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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,057.80, 286,586.70 and 157,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,057.80, 286,586.70 and 157,232.20 is: 235,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,057.80 : 286,586.70 = 157,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,057.80/286,586.70 = 157,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,057.80x = 286,586.70 × 157,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,057.80x = 45,060,657,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060,657,331.74/191,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,848.30

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