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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,362.56, 286,780.80 and 97,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,362.56, 286,780.80 and 97,671.36 is: 146,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,362.56 : 286,780.80 = 97,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,362.56/286,780.80 = 97,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,362.56x = 286,780.80 × 97,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,362.56x = 28,010,270,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,270,757.89/191,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,372.78

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