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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,291.17, 262,352.88 and 163,719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,291.17, 262,352.88 and 163,719.12 is: 225,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,291.17 : 262,352.88 = 163,719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,291.17/262,352.88 = 163,719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,291.17x = 262,352.88 × 163,719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,291.17x = 42,952,182,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952,182,643.07/190,291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,718.21

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