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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,293.80, 286,940.70 and 157,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,293.80, 286,940.70 and 157,468.20 is: 236,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,293.80 : 286,940.70 = 157,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,293.80/286,940.70 = 157,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,293.80x = 286,940.70 × 157,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,293.80x = 45,184,035,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184,035,535.74/191,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,202.30

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