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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,276.70, 286,915.05 and 158,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,276.70, 286,915.05 and 158,034.30 is: 237,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,276.70 : 286,915.05 = 158,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,276.70/286,915.05 = 158,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,276.70x = 286,915.05 × 158,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,276.70x = 45,342,419,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,419,086.22/191,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,051.45

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