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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,855.69, 287,983.13 and 141,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,855.69, 287,983.13 and 141,311.78 is: 212,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,855.69 : 287,983.13 = 141,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,855.69/287,983.13 = 141,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,855.69x = 287,983.13 × 141,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,855.69x = 40,695,410,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695,410,249.70/191,855.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,114.69

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