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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,196.65, 286,536.64 and 72,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,196.65, 286,536.64 and 72,803.41 is: 109,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,196.65 : 286,536.64 = 72,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,196.65/286,536.64 = 72,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,196.65x = 286,536.64 × 72,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,196.65x = 20,860,844,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,860,844,481.94/191,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,106.75

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