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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,028.78, 286,603.17 and 78,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,028.78, 286,603.17 and 78,761.83 is: 118,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,028.78 : 286,603.17 = 78,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,028.78/286,603.17 = 78,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,028.78x = 286,603.17 × 78,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,028.78x = 22,573,390,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,390,806.61/191,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,167.49

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