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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,067.96, 286,604.73 and 72,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,067.96, 286,604.73 and 72,745.80 is: 109,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,067.96 : 286,604.73 = 72,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,067.96/286,604.73 = 72,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,067.96x = 286,604.73 × 72,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,067.96x = 20,849,289,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,289,292.87/191,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,119.75

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