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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,337.85, 287,011.50 and 91,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,337.85, 287,011.50 and 91,508.59 is: 137,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,337.85 : 287,011.50 = 91,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,337.85/287,011.50 = 91,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,337.85x = 287,011.50 × 91,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,337.85x = 26,264,017,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,264,017,678.79/191,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,265.14

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