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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,579, 285,868.50 and 79,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,579, 285,868.50 and 79,771 is: 119,656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,579 : 285,868.50 = 79,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,579/285,868.50 = 79,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,579x = 285,868.50 × 79,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,579x = 22,804,016,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,016,113.50/190,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,656.50

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