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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,008.59, 263,598.97 and 114,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,008.59, 263,598.97 and 114,540.13 is: 158,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,008.59 : 263,598.97 = 114,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,008.59/263,598.97 = 114,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,008.59x = 263,598.97 × 114,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,008.59x = 30,192,660,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192,660,850.64/191,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,069.65

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