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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,545.85, 286,863.59 and 96,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,545.85, 286,863.59 and 96,476.96 is: 144,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,545.85 : 286,863.59 = 96,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,545.85/286,863.59 = 96,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,545.85x = 286,863.59 × 96,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,545.85x = 27,675,726,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,726,139.54/191,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,486.17

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