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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,717.21, 264,589.45 and 115,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,717.21, 264,589.45 and 115,261.22 is: 159,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,717.21 : 264,589.45 = 115,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,717.21/264,589.45 = 115,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,717.21x = 264,589.45 × 115,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,717.21x = 30,496,903,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496,903,179.45/191,717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,072.33

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