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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,261.10, 286,235.55 and 175,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,261.10, 286,235.55 and 175,514.70 is: 262,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,261.10 : 286,235.55 = 175,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,261.10/286,235.55 = 175,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,261.10x = 286,235.55 × 175,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,261.10x = 50,238,546,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238,546,687.59/191,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,669.97

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