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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,019.80, 286,529.70 and 96,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,019.80, 286,529.70 and 96,541.40 is: 144,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,019.80 : 286,529.70 = 96,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,019.80/286,529.70 = 96,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,019.80x = 286,529.70 × 96,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,019.80x = 27,661,978,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,661,978,379.58/191,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,812.10

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