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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,138.27, 286,741.96 and 78,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,138.27, 286,741.96 and 78,755.96 is: 118,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,138.27 : 286,741.96 = 78,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,138.27/286,741.96 = 78,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,138.27x = 286,741.96 × 78,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,138.27x = 22,582,638,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,638,852.05/191,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,148.18

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