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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,147.20, 286,623.60 and 112,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,147.20, 286,623.60 and 112,285.60 is: 168,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,147.20 : 286,623.60 = 112,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,147.20/286,623.60 = 112,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,147.20x = 286,623.60 × 112,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,147.20x = 32,183,702,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,702,900.16/191,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,371.30

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