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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,068.86, 286,605.98 and 72,746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,068.86, 286,605.98 and 72,746.66 is: 109,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,068.86 : 286,605.98 = 72,746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,068.86/286,605.98 = 72,746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,068.86x = 286,605.98 × 72,746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,068.86x = 20,849,627,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,627,781.03/191,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,121.01

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