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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,257.20, 286,885.80 and 121,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,257.20, 286,885.80 and 121,215.60 is: 181,823.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,257.20 : 286,885.80 = 121,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,257.20/286,885.80 = 121,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,257.20x = 286,885.80 × 121,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,257.20x = 34,775,034,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775,034,378.48/191,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,823.40

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