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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,098.40, 286,253.40 and 111,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,098.40, 286,253.40 and 111,972.80 is: 167,728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,098.40 : 286,253.40 = 111,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,098.40/286,253.40 = 111,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,098.40x = 286,253.40 × 111,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,098.40x = 32,052,594,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,594,707.52/191,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,728.22

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