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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,645, 287,171.78 and 121,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,645, 287,171.78 and 121,376.70 is: 181,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,645 : 287,171.78 = 121,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,645/287,171.78 = 121,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,645x = 287,171.78 × 121,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,645x = 34,855,962,989.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,855,962,989.53/191,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,877.76

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