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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,121.68, 288,174.96 and 58,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,121.68, 288,174.96 and 58,995.12 is: 88,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,121.68 : 288,174.96 = 58,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,121.68/288,174.96 = 58,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,121.68x = 288,174.96 × 58,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,121.68x = 17,000,916,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,916,346.20/192,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,490.36

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