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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,170.17, 286,789.88 and 78,787.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,170.17, 286,789.88 and 78,787.83 is: 118,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,170.17 : 286,789.88 = 78,787.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,170.17/286,789.88 = 78,787.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,170.17x = 286,789.88 × 78,787.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,170.17x = 22,595,553,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,553,583.59/191,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,196.02

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