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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,057.64, 286,212.76 and 157,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,057.64, 286,212.76 and 157,372.02 is: 235,750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,057.64 : 286,212.76 = 157,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,057.64/286,212.76 = 157,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,057.64x = 286,212.76 × 157,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,057.64x = 45,041,880,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,041,880,190.98/191,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,750.22

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