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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,235.35, 286,553.32 and 120,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,235.35, 286,553.32 and 120,966.23 is: 181,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,235.35 : 286,553.32 = 120,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,235.35/286,553.32 = 120,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,235.35x = 286,553.32 × 120,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,235.35x = 34,663,274,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,663,274,814.38/191,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,259.77

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