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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,412.10, 285,272.55 and 155,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,412.10, 285,272.55 and 155,160.90 is: 232,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,412.10 : 285,272.55 = 155,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,412.10/285,272.55 = 155,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,412.10x = 285,272.55 × 155,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,412.10x = 44,263,145,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,263,145,603.30/190,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,459.73

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