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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,777.30, 287,665.95 and 156,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,777.30, 287,665.95 and 156,785.30 is: 235,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,777.30 : 287,665.95 = 156,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,777.30/287,665.95 = 156,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,777.30x = 287,665.95 × 156,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,777.30x = 45,101,792,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,792,270.54/191,777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,177.95

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