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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,817, 287,767.04 and 73,488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,817, 287,767.04 and 73,488.35 is: 110,248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,817 : 287,767.04 = 73,488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,817/287,767.04 = 73,488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,817x = 287,767.04 × 73,488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,817x = 21,147,523,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147,523,147.71/191,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,248.43

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