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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,416.21, 287,124.32 and 51,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,416.21, 287,124.32 and 51,171.19 is: 76,756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,416.21 : 287,124.32 = 51,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,416.21/287,124.32 = 51,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,416.21x = 287,124.32 × 51,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,416.21x = 14,692,492,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692,492,542.46/191,416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,756.78

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