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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,931.26, 287,773.68 and 79,688.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,931.26, 287,773.68 and 79,688.95 is: 119,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,931.26 : 287,773.68 = 79,688.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,931.26/287,773.68 = 79,688.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,931.26x = 287,773.68 × 79,688.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,931.26x = 22,932,380,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,380,957.97/191,931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,482.26

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