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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,083.68, 286,628.40 and 72,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,083.68, 286,628.40 and 72,761.58 is: 109,143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,083.68 : 286,628.40 = 72,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,083.68/286,628.40 = 72,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,083.68x = 286,628.40 × 72,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,083.68x = 20,855,535,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,855,535,256.87/191,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,143.47

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