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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,522.92, 287,339.18 and 65,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,522.92, 287,339.18 and 65,191 is: 97,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,522.92 : 287,339.18 = 65,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,522.92/287,339.18 = 65,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,522.92x = 287,339.18 × 65,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,522.92x = 18,731,928,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,731,928,483.38/191,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,805.15

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