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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,915.70, 286,373.55 and 159,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,915.70, 286,373.55 and 159,811.70 is: 239,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,915.70 : 286,373.55 = 159,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,915.70/286,373.55 = 159,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,915.70x = 286,373.55 × 159,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,915.70x = 45,765,843,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765,843,860.54/190,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,717.55

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