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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,736.34, 264,615.83 and 115,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,736.34, 264,615.83 and 115,280.34 is: 159,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,736.34 : 264,615.83 = 115,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,736.34/264,615.83 = 115,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,736.34x = 264,615.83 × 115,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,736.34x = 30,505,001,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505,001,715.37/191,736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,098.70

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