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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,315.62, 286,578.15 and 112,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,315.62, 286,578.15 and 112,191.58 is: 168,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,315.62 : 286,578.15 = 112,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,315.62/286,578.15 = 112,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,315.62x = 286,578.15 × 112,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,315.62x = 32,151,655,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151,655,441.98/191,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,055.57

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