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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,251.70, 286,877.55 and 97,939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,251.70, 286,877.55 and 97,939.70 is: 146,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,251.70 : 286,877.55 = 97,939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,251.70/286,877.55 = 97,939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,251.70x = 286,877.55 × 97,939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,251.70x = 28,096,701,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096,701,183.74/191,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,909.55

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