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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,255.01, 285,520.89 and 153,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,255.01, 285,520.89 and 153,261.68 is: 230,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,255.01 : 285,520.89 = 153,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,255.01/285,520.89 = 153,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,255.01x = 285,520.89 × 153,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,255.01x = 43,759,411,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759,411,276.50/190,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,003.99

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