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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,726.40, 287,589.60 and 108,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,726.40, 287,589.60 and 108,782.40 is: 163,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,726.40 : 287,589.60 = 108,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,726.40/287,589.60 = 108,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,726.40x = 287,589.60 × 108,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,726.40x = 31,284,686,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284,686,903.04/191,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,173.60

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