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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,408.08, 286,409.88 and 159,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,408.08, 286,409.88 and 159,739.92 is: 239,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,408.08 : 286,409.88 = 159,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,408.08/286,409.88 = 159,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,408.08x = 286,409.88 × 159,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,408.08x = 45,751,091,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751,091,318.41/191,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,023.82

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