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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,836, 286,254.12 and 59,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,836, 286,254.12 and 59,508 is: 89,262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,836 : 286,254.12 = 59,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,836/286,254.12 = 59,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,836x = 286,254.12 × 59,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,836x = 17,034,410,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,410,172.96/190,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,262.04

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