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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,029.78, 286,604.67 and 78,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,029.78, 286,604.67 and 78,762.83 is: 118,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,029.78 : 286,604.67 = 78,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,029.78/286,604.67 = 78,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,029.78x = 286,604.67 × 78,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,029.78x = 22,573,794,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,794,900.42/191,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,168.98

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