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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,774.30, 287,661.45 and 156,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,774.30, 287,661.45 and 156,782.30 is: 235,173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,774.30 : 287,661.45 = 156,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,774.30/287,661.45 = 156,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,774.30x = 287,661.45 × 156,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,774.30x = 45,100,223,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,223,752.34/191,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,173.45

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