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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,183.83, 263,889.14 and 118,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,183.83, 263,889.14 and 118,608.84 is: 163,714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,183.83 : 263,889.14 = 118,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,183.83/263,889.14 = 118,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,183.83x = 263,889.14 × 118,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,183.83x = 31,299,584,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299,584,858.13/191,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,714.61

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