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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,469.42, 285,713.24 and 157,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,469.42, 285,713.24 and 157,127.66 is: 235,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,469.42 : 285,713.24 = 157,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,469.42/285,713.24 = 157,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,469.42x = 285,713.24 × 157,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,469.42x = 44,893,450,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893,450,618.01/190,469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,699.00

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