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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,159.61, 286,345.68 and 112,083.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,159.61, 286,345.68 and 112,083.15 is: 167,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,159.61 : 286,345.68 = 112,083.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,159.61/286,345.68 = 112,083.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,159.61x = 286,345.68 × 112,083.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,159.61x = 32,094,525,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,525,803.29/191,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,893.87

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