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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,878.40, 263,440.92 and 137,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,878.40, 263,440.92 and 137,340.64 is: 189,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,878.40 : 263,440.92 = 137,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,878.40/263,440.92 = 137,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,878.40x = 263,440.92 × 137,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,878.40x = 36,181,144,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181,144,554.99/190,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,550.75

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