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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,905.32, 263,273.28 and 129,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,905.32, 263,273.28 and 129,742.76 is: 178,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,905.32 : 263,273.28 = 129,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,905.32/263,273.28 = 129,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,905.32x = 263,273.28 × 129,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,905.32x = 34,157,801,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,801,981.45/190,905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,925.35

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