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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,040.49, 260,858.82 and 168,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,040.49, 260,858.82 and 168,048.30 is: 230,671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,040.49 : 260,858.82 = 168,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,040.49/260,858.82 = 168,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,040.49x = 260,858.82 × 168,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,040.49x = 43,836,881,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,881,241.01/190,040.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,671.27

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