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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,872.08, 287,643.96 and 73,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,872.08, 287,643.96 and 73,628.28 is: 110,379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,872.08 : 287,643.96 = 73,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,872.08/287,643.96 = 73,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,872.08x = 287,643.96 × 73,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,872.08x = 21,178,730,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178,730,027.19/191,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,379.43

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