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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,246.80, 286,870.20 and 115,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,246.80, 286,870.20 and 115,139.20 is: 172,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,246.80 : 286,870.20 = 115,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,246.80/286,870.20 = 115,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,246.80x = 286,870.20 × 115,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,246.80x = 33,030,005,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030,005,331.84/191,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,708.80

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