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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,304.72, 263,399.58 and 162,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,304.72, 263,399.58 and 162,563.76 is: 223,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,304.72 : 263,399.58 = 162,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,304.72/263,399.58 = 162,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,304.72x = 263,399.58 × 162,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,304.72x = 42,819,226,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819,226,107.22/191,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,827.34

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