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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,179.26, 286,601.22 and 72,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,179.26, 286,601.22 and 72,771.84 is: 109,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,179.26 : 286,601.22 = 72,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,179.26/286,601.22 = 72,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,179.26x = 286,601.22 × 72,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,179.26x = 20,856,498,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,498,125.64/191,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,093.94

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