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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,851.40, 286,277.10 and 171,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,851.40, 286,277.10 and 171,168.40 is: 256,752.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,851.40 : 286,277.10 = 171,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,851.40/286,277.10 = 171,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,851.40x = 286,277.10 × 171,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,851.40x = 49,001,593,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,001,593,163.64/190,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,752.60

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