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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,245.80, 286,868.70 and 115,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,245.80, 286,868.70 and 115,138.20 is: 172,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,245.80 : 286,868.70 = 115,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,245.80/286,868.70 = 115,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,245.80x = 286,868.70 × 115,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,245.80x = 33,029,545,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,029,545,754.34/191,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,707.30

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