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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,988.43, 287,749.14 and 135,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,988.43, 287,749.14 and 135,844.75 is: 203,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,988.43 : 287,749.14 = 135,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,988.43/287,749.14 = 135,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,988.43x = 287,749.14 × 135,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,988.43x = 39,089,209,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,089,209,986.02/191,988.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,601.90

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