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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,048.92, 285,261.66 and 168,840.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,048.92, 285,261.66 and 168,840.42 is: 253,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,048.92 : 285,261.66 = 168,840.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,048.92/285,261.66 = 168,840.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,048.92x = 285,261.66 × 168,840.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,048.92x = 48,163,698,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,163,698,484.30/190,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,427.90

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