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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,253.01, 285,517.89 and 153,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,253.01, 285,517.89 and 153,259.68 is: 230,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,253.01 : 285,517.89 = 153,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,253.01/285,517.89 = 153,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,253.01x = 285,517.89 × 153,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,253.01x = 43,758,380,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758,380,455.68/190,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,000.99

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