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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,257.47, 263,787.03 and 123,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,257.47, 263,787.03 and 123,285.51 is: 170,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,257.47 : 263,787.03 = 123,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,257.47/263,787.03 = 123,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,257.47x = 263,787.03 × 123,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,257.47x = 32,521,118,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521,118,524.94/191,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,038.42

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