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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,424, 287,149.18 and 65,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,424, 287,149.18 and 65,012.64 is: 97,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,424 : 287,149.18 = 65,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,424/287,149.18 = 65,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,424x = 287,149.18 × 65,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,424x = 18,668,326,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,326,265.64/191,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,523.44

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