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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,969.94, 285,913.62 and 158,689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,969.94, 285,913.62 and 158,689.82 is: 237,584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,969.94 : 285,913.62 = 158,689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,969.94/285,913.62 = 158,689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,969.94x = 285,913.62 × 158,689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,969.94x = 45,371,579,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,579,463.78/190,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,584.93

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