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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,540.52, 287,310.80 and 60,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,540.52, 287,310.80 and 60,212.52 is: 90,318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,540.52 : 287,310.80 = 60,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,540.52/287,310.80 = 60,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,540.52x = 287,310.80 × 60,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,540.52x = 17,299,707,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,707,291.22/191,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,318.79

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