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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,243.80, 286,865.70 and 86,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,243.80, 286,865.70 and 86,267.80 is: 129,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,243.80 : 286,865.70 = 86,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,243.80/286,865.70 = 86,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,243.80x = 286,865.70 × 86,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,243.80x = 24,747,272,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747,272,834.46/191,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,401.70

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