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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,895.52, 265,236.24 and 169,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,895.52, 265,236.24 and 169,060 is: 233,673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,895.52 : 265,236.24 = 169,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,895.52/265,236.24 = 169,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,895.52x = 265,236.24 × 169,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,895.52x = 44,840,838,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840,838,734.40/191,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,673.19

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