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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,530.10, 287,295.15 and 162,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,530.10, 287,295.15 and 162,005.60 is: 243,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,530.10 : 287,295.15 = 162,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,530.10/287,295.15 = 162,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,530.10x = 287,295.15 × 162,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,530.10x = 46,543,423,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543,423,152.84/191,530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,008.40

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