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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,871.20, 286,306.80 and 112,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,871.20, 286,306.80 and 112,074.40 is: 168,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,871.20 : 286,306.80 = 112,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,871.20/286,306.80 = 112,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,871.20x = 286,306.80 × 112,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,871.20x = 32,087,662,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,087,662,825.92/190,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,111.60

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