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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,032.38, 286,154.78 and 111,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,032.38, 286,154.78 and 111,906.72 is: 167,629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,032.38 : 286,154.78 = 111,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,032.38/286,154.78 = 111,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,032.38x = 286,154.78 × 111,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,032.38x = 32,022,642,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,642,282.59/191,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,629.39

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