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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,844.60, 286,266.90 and 169,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,844.60, 286,266.90 and 169,849.40 is: 254,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,844.60 : 286,266.90 = 169,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,844.60/286,266.90 = 169,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,844.60x = 286,266.90 × 169,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,844.60x = 48,622,261,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,261,204.86/190,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,774.10

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