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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,844, 286,266.12 and 59,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,844, 286,266.12 and 59,516 is: 89,274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,844 : 286,266.12 = 59,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,844/286,266.12 = 59,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,844x = 286,266.12 × 59,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,844x = 17,037,414,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037,414,397.92/190,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,274.04

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