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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,960.58, 261,488.43 and 183,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,960.58, 261,488.43 and 183,431.84 is: 251,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,960.58 : 261,488.43 = 183,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,960.58/261,488.43 = 183,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,960.58x = 261,488.43 × 183,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,960.58x = 47,965,302,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965,302,546.17/190,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,179.08

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