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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,256.78, 263,927.22 and 106,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,256.78, 263,927.22 and 106,372.02 is: 146,789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,256.78 : 263,927.22 = 106,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,256.78/263,927.22 = 106,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,256.78x = 263,927.22 × 106,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,256.78x = 28,074,471,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074,471,524.38/191,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,789.42

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