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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,843.60, 286,265.40 and 169,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,843.60, 286,265.40 and 169,848.40 is: 254,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,843.60 : 286,265.40 = 169,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,843.60/286,265.40 = 169,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,843.60x = 286,265.40 × 169,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,843.60x = 48,621,720,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621,720,165.36/190,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,772.60

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