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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,239.12, 286,856.34 and 85,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,239.12, 286,856.34 and 85,983.76 is: 128,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,239.12 : 286,856.34 = 85,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,239.12/286,856.34 = 85,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,239.12x = 286,856.34 × 85,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,239.12x = 24,664,986,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664,986,693.04/191,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,974.59

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