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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,625.59, 285,940.43 and 57,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,625.59, 285,940.43 and 57,507 is: 86,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,625.59 : 285,940.43 = 57,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,625.59/285,940.43 = 57,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,625.59x = 285,940.43 × 57,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,625.59x = 16,443,576,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,576,308.01/190,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,261.12

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