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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,254.26, 286,683.75 and 72,893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,254.26, 286,683.75 and 72,893.82 is: 109,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,254.26 : 286,683.75 = 72,893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,254.26/286,683.75 = 72,893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,254.26x = 286,683.75 × 72,893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,254.26x = 20,897,473,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897,473,669.43/191,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,265.40

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