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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,377.40, 286,385.70 and 166,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,377.40, 286,385.70 and 166,688.60 is: 249,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,377.40 : 286,385.70 = 166,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,377.40/286,385.70 = 166,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,377.40x = 286,385.70 × 166,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,377.40x = 47,737,231,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737,231,393.02/191,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,440.28

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