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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,421.27, 287,131.91 and 51,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,421.27, 287,131.91 and 51,176.25 is: 76,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,421.27 : 287,131.91 = 51,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,421.27/287,131.91 = 51,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,421.27x = 287,131.91 × 51,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,421.27x = 14,694,334,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,334,153.26/191,421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,764.38

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