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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,600.73, 286,910.38 and 159,932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,600.73, 286,910.38 and 159,932.06 is: 239,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,600.73 : 286,910.38 = 159,932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,600.73/286,910.38 = 159,932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,600.73x = 286,910.38 × 159,932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,600.73x = 45,886,166,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886,166,674.23/191,600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,488.48

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