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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,042.53, 263,556.91 and 119,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,042.53, 263,556.91 and 119,297.99 is: 164,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,042.53 : 263,556.91 = 119,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,042.53/263,556.91 = 119,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,042.53x = 263,556.91 × 119,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,042.53x = 31,441,809,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441,809,613.61/191,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,580.16

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