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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,054.74, 286,208.42 and 157,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,054.74, 286,208.42 and 157,369.12 is: 235,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,054.74 : 286,208.42 = 157,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,054.74/286,208.42 = 157,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,054.74x = 286,208.42 × 157,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,054.74x = 45,040,367,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,040,367,191.99/191,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,745.88

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