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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,806, 286,209 and 59,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,806, 286,209 and 59,478 is: 89,217

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,806 : 286,209 = 59,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,806/286,209 = 59,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,806x = 286,209 × 59,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,806x = 17,023,138,902
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023,138,902/190,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,217

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