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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,862.30, 288,052.65 and 121,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,862.30, 288,052.65 and 121,878.30 is: 182,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,862.30 : 288,052.65 = 121,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,862.30/288,052.65 = 121,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,862.30x = 288,052.65 × 121,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,862.30x = 35,107,367,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107,367,292.50/191,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,982.10

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