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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,934.68, 286,438.89 and 72,596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,934.68, 286,438.89 and 72,596.82 is: 108,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,934.68 : 286,438.89 = 72,596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,934.68/286,438.89 = 72,596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,934.68x = 286,438.89 × 72,596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,934.68x = 20,794,552,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,552,538.33/190,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,909.25

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