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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,943.91, 287,952.72 and 73,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,943.91, 287,952.72 and 73,606.02 is: 110,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,943.91 : 287,952.72 = 73,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,943.91/287,952.72 = 73,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,943.91x = 287,952.72 × 73,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,943.91x = 21,195,053,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,053,667.37/191,943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,423.16

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