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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,569.65, 286,862.40 and 151,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,569.65, 286,862.40 and 151,875.60 is: 227,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,569.65 : 286,862.40 = 151,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,569.65/286,862.40 = 151,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,569.65x = 286,862.40 × 151,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,569.65x = 43,567,399,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567,399,117.44/191,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,423.29

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