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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,129.96, 286,742.46 and 66,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,129.96, 286,742.46 and 66,472.04 is: 99,724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,129.96 : 286,742.46 = 66,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,129.96/286,742.46 = 66,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,129.96x = 286,742.46 × 66,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,129.96x = 19,060,356,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060,356,270.82/191,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,724.59

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