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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,639.61, 287,253.01 and 91,587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,639.61, 287,253.01 and 91,587.09 is: 137,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,639.61 : 287,253.01 = 91,587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,639.61/287,253.01 = 91,587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,639.61x = 287,253.01 × 91,587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,639.61x = 26,308,667,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,667,279.64/191,639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,281.99

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