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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,273, 286,943.70 and 78,890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,273, 286,943.70 and 78,890.72 is: 118,350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,273 : 286,943.70 = 78,890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,273/286,943.70 = 78,890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,273x = 286,943.70 × 78,890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,273x = 22,637,195,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637,195,092.46/191,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,350.19

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