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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,231.70, 286,718.12 and 107,049.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,231.70, 286,718.12 and 107,049.98 is: 160,502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,231.70 : 286,718.12 = 107,049.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,231.70/286,718.12 = 107,049.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,231.70x = 286,718.12 × 107,049.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,231.70x = 30,693,169,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693,169,011.64/191,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,502.52

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