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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,276, 286,960.08 and 59,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,276, 286,960.08 and 59,948 is: 89,936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,276 : 286,960.08 = 59,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,276/286,960.08 = 59,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,276x = 286,960.08 × 59,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,276x = 17,202,682,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,682,875.84/191,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,936.44

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