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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,465.51, 287,198.12 and 86,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,465.51, 287,198.12 and 86,161.46 is: 129,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,465.51 : 287,198.12 = 86,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,465.51/287,198.12 = 86,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,465.51x = 287,198.12 × 86,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,465.51x = 24,745,407,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745,407,461.66/191,465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,242.12

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