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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,233.35, 286,550.33 and 120,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,233.35, 286,550.33 and 120,964.23 is: 181,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,233.35 : 286,550.33 = 120,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,233.35/286,550.33 = 120,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,233.35x = 286,550.33 × 120,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,233.35x = 34,662,339,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662,339,419.87/191,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,256.77

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