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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,168.58, 286,755.58 and 72,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,168.58, 286,755.58 and 72,846.40 is: 109,270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,168.58 : 286,755.58 = 72,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,168.58/286,755.58 = 72,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,168.58x = 286,755.58 × 72,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,168.58x = 20,889,111,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889,111,682.91/191,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,270.63

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