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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,180.40, 286,770.60 and 160,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,180.40, 286,770.60 and 160,767.60 is: 241,151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,180.40 : 286,770.60 = 160,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,180.40/286,770.60 = 160,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,180.40x = 286,770.60 × 160,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,180.40x = 46,103,421,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,421,112.56/191,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,151.40

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