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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,523.97, 286,897.68 and 88,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,523.97, 286,897.68 and 88,797 is: 133,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,523.97 : 286,897.68 = 88,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,523.97/286,897.68 = 88,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,523.97x = 286,897.68 × 88,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,523.97x = 25,475,653,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,653,290.96/191,523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,015.48

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