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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,930.76, 287,772.93 and 79,688.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,930.76, 287,772.93 and 79,688.45 is: 119,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,930.76 : 287,772.93 = 79,688.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,930.76/287,772.93 = 79,688.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,930.76x = 287,772.93 × 79,688.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,930.76x = 22,932,177,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,177,304.79/191,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,481.51

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