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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,711.80, 287,567.70 and 157,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,711.80, 287,567.70 and 157,886.20 is: 236,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,711.80 : 287,567.70 = 157,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,711.80/287,567.70 = 157,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,711.80x = 287,567.70 × 157,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,711.80x = 45,402,971,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402,971,395.74/191,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,829.30

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