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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,412.08, 286,415.92 and 159,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,412.08, 286,415.92 and 159,743.92 is: 239,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,412.08 : 286,415.92 = 159,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,412.08/286,415.92 = 159,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,412.08x = 286,415.92 × 159,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,412.08x = 45,753,201,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753,201,811.21/191,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,029.86

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