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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,103.63, 286,617.78 and 181,620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,103.63, 286,617.78 and 181,620.15 is: 272,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,103.63 : 286,617.78 = 181,620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,103.63/286,617.78 = 181,620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,103.63x = 286,617.78 × 181,620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,103.63x = 52,055,564,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,564,196.27/191,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,394.43

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