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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,480.06, 286,792.40 and 138,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,480.06, 286,792.40 and 138,768.50 is: 207,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,480.06 : 286,792.40 = 138,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,480.06/286,792.40 = 138,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,480.06x = 286,792.40 × 138,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,480.06x = 39,797,751,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,751,159.40/191,480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,842.80

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