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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,872.03, 286,306.20 and 116,012.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,872.03, 286,306.20 and 116,012.85 is: 174,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,872.03 : 286,306.20 = 116,012.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,872.03/286,306.20 = 116,012.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,872.03x = 286,306.20 × 116,012.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,872.03x = 33,215,198,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215,198,234.67/190,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,018.15

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