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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,233.60, 285,004.80 and 154,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,233.60, 285,004.80 and 154,982.40 is: 232,192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,233.60 : 285,004.80 = 154,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,233.60/285,004.80 = 154,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,233.60x = 285,004.80 × 154,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,233.60x = 44,170,727,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,170,727,915.52/190,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,192.04

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