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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,310.10, 286,965.15 and 161,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,310.10, 286,965.15 and 161,785.60 is: 242,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,310.10 : 286,965.15 = 161,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,310.10/286,965.15 = 161,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,310.10x = 286,965.15 × 161,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,310.10x = 46,426,828,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,828,971.84/191,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,678.40

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