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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,012.97, 286,519.14 and 50,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,012.97, 286,519.14 and 50,771.58 is: 76,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,012.97 : 286,519.14 = 50,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,012.97/286,519.14 = 50,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,012.97x = 286,519.14 × 50,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,012.97x = 14,547,029,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,029,438.04/191,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,157.29

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