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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,281.42, 285,560.64 and 153,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,281.42, 285,560.64 and 153,288.18 is: 230,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,281.42 : 285,560.64 = 153,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,281.42/285,560.64 = 153,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,281.42x = 285,560.64 × 153,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,281.42x = 43,773,070,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,773,070,785.24/190,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,043.85

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