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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,529.10, 287,293.65 and 162,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,529.10, 287,293.65 and 162,004.60 is: 243,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,529.10 : 287,293.65 = 162,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,529.10/287,293.65 = 162,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,529.10x = 287,293.65 × 162,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,529.10x = 46,542,892,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,892,850.79/191,529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,006.90

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