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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,815, 287,722.50 and 60,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,815, 287,722.50 and 60,487 is: 90,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,815 : 287,722.50 = 60,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,815/287,722.50 = 60,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,815x = 287,722.50 × 60,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,815x = 17,403,470,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,470,857.50/191,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,730.50

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