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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,843.40, 286,265.10 and 171,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,843.40, 286,265.10 and 171,160.40 is: 256,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,843.40 : 286,265.10 = 171,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,843.40/286,265.10 = 171,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,843.40x = 286,265.10 × 171,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,843.40x = 48,997,249,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,997,249,022.04/190,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,740.60

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