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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,397.10, 285,250.05 and 155,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,397.10, 285,250.05 and 155,145.90 is: 232,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,397.10 : 285,250.05 = 155,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,397.10/285,250.05 = 155,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,397.10x = 285,250.05 × 155,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,397.10x = 44,255,375,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,375,732.30/190,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,437.24

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