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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,055.64, 286,209.77 and 157,370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,055.64, 286,209.77 and 157,370.01 is: 235,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,055.64 : 286,209.77 = 157,370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,055.64/286,209.77 = 157,370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,055.64x = 286,209.77 × 157,370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,055.64x = 45,040,835,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,040,835,143.06/191,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,747.22

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