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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,184.70, 286,609.37 and 72,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,184.70, 286,609.37 and 72,777.28 is: 109,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,184.70 : 286,609.37 = 72,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,184.70/286,609.37 = 72,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,184.70x = 286,609.37 × 72,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,184.70x = 20,858,650,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858,650,371.11/191,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,102.09

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