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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,251.80, 286,877.70 and 157,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,251.80, 286,877.70 and 157,426.20 is: 236,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,251.80 : 286,877.70 = 157,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,251.80/286,877.70 = 157,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,251.80x = 286,877.70 × 157,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,251.80x = 45,162,066,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,066,175.74/191,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,139.30

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