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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,430.60, 285,718.80 and 187,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,430.60, 285,718.80 and 187,441.70 is: 281,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,430.60 : 285,718.80 = 187,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,430.60/285,718.80 = 187,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,430.60x = 285,718.80 × 187,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,430.60x = 53,555,617,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,617,593.96/190,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,234.31

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