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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,425.52, 287,138.28 and 51,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,425.52, 287,138.28 and 51,180.50 is: 76,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,425.52 : 287,138.28 = 51,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,425.52/287,138.28 = 51,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,425.52x = 287,138.28 × 51,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,425.52x = 14,695,880,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,880,739.54/191,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,770.75

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