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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,906.72, 287,717.90 and 91,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,906.72, 287,717.90 and 91,971.76 is: 137,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,906.72 : 287,717.90 = 91,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,906.72/287,717.90 = 91,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,906.72x = 287,717.90 × 91,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,906.72x = 26,461,921,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461,921,646.50/191,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,889.50

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