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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,234.10, 286,551.45 and 120,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,234.10, 286,551.45 and 120,964.98 is: 181,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,234.10 : 286,551.45 = 120,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,234.10/286,551.45 = 120,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,234.10x = 286,551.45 × 120,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,234.10x = 34,662,690,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662,690,418.22/191,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,257.90

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