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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,278.20, 286,571.70 and 163,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,278.20, 286,571.70 and 163,630.20 is: 245,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,278.20 : 286,571.70 = 163,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,278.20/286,571.70 = 163,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,278.20x = 286,571.70 × 163,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,278.20x = 46,891,784,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,891,784,585.34/191,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,149.65

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