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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,102.62, 286,555.63 and 85,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,102.62, 286,555.63 and 85,831.26 is: 128,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,102.62 : 286,555.63 = 85,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,102.62/286,555.63 = 85,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,102.62x = 286,555.63 × 85,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,102.62x = 24,595,430,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,430,782.99/191,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,702.74

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