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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,759.76, 286,162.68 and 50,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,759.76, 286,162.68 and 50,521.04 is: 75,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,759.76 : 286,162.68 = 50,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,759.76/286,162.68 = 50,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,759.76x = 286,162.68 × 50,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,759.76x = 14,457,236,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,236,202.79/190,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,787.66

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