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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,594.60, 287,391.90 and 168,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,594.60, 287,391.90 and 168,266.60 is: 252,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,594.60 : 287,391.90 = 168,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,594.60/287,391.90 = 168,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,594.60x = 287,391.90 × 168,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,594.60x = 48,358,457,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,358,457,880.54/191,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,399.90

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