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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,048.40, 286,878.60 and 151,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,048.40, 286,878.60 and 151,930.80 is: 228,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,048.40 : 286,878.60 = 151,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,048.40/286,878.60 = 151,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,048.40x = 286,878.60 × 151,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,048.40x = 43,585,695,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585,695,200.88/191,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,139.55

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