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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,139.27, 286,743.46 and 78,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,139.27, 286,743.46 and 78,756.96 is: 118,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,139.27 : 286,743.46 = 78,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,139.27/286,743.46 = 78,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,139.27x = 286,743.46 × 78,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,139.27x = 22,583,043,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,043,209.48/191,139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,149.68

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