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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,214.41, 286,780.60 and 78,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,214.41, 286,780.60 and 78,865.48 is: 118,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,214.41 : 286,780.60 = 78,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,214.41/286,780.60 = 78,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,214.41x = 286,780.60 × 78,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,214.41x = 22,617,090,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,090,130.75/191,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,281.31

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