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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,483.28, 287,225.08 and 86,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,483.28, 287,225.08 and 86,179.28 is: 129,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,483.28 : 287,225.08 = 86,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,483.28/287,225.08 = 86,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,483.28x = 287,225.08 × 86,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,483.28x = 24,752,850,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752,850,592.34/191,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,268.99

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