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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,571.73, 264,337.31 and 116,120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,571.73, 264,337.31 and 116,120.23 is: 160,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,571.73 : 264,337.31 = 116,120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,571.73/264,337.31 = 116,120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,571.73x = 264,337.31 × 116,120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,571.73x = 30,694,908,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694,908,864.24/191,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,226.72

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