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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,289.90, 286,967.53 and 78,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,289.90, 286,967.53 and 78,908.69 is: 118,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,289.90 : 286,967.53 = 78,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,289.90/286,967.53 = 78,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,289.90x = 286,967.53 × 78,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,289.90x = 22,644,230,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644,230,232.73/191,289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,376.51

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