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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,855.08, 287,989.98 and 81,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,855.08, 287,989.98 and 81,124.84 is: 121,774.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,855.08 : 287,989.98 = 81,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,855.08/287,989.98 = 81,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,855.08x = 287,989.98 × 81,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,855.08x = 23,363,141,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363,141,049.10/191,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,774.94

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