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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,030.78, 286,606.17 and 78,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,030.78, 286,606.17 and 78,763.83 is: 118,170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,030.78 : 286,606.17 = 78,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,030.78/286,606.17 = 78,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,030.78x = 286,606.17 × 78,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,030.78x = 22,574,199,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574,199,650.83/191,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,170.48

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