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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,888.60, 286,332.90 and 155,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,888.60, 286,332.90 and 155,459.20 is: 233,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,888.60 : 286,332.90 = 155,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,888.60/286,332.90 = 155,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,888.60x = 286,332.90 × 155,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,888.60x = 44,513,083,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,513,083,567.68/190,888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,188.80

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