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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,523, 287,284.50 and 60,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,523, 287,284.50 and 60,195 is: 90,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,523 : 287,284.50 = 60,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,523/287,284.50 = 60,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,523x = 287,284.50 × 60,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,523x = 17,293,090,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293,090,477.50/191,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,292.50

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