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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,254.12, 286,581.34 and 120,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,254.12, 286,581.34 and 120,985 is: 181,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,254.12 : 286,581.34 = 120,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,254.12/286,581.34 = 120,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,254.12x = 286,581.34 × 120,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,254.12x = 34,672,043,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,672,043,419.90/191,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,287.82

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