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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,849.75, 286,274.63 and 59,521.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,849.75, 286,274.63 and 59,521.75 is: 89,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,849.75 : 286,274.63 = 59,521.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,849.75/286,274.63 = 59,521.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,849.75x = 286,274.63 × 59,521.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,849.75x = 17,039,566,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,566,958.20/190,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,282.63

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