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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,467.74, 288,683 and 59,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,467.74, 288,683 and 59,312.24 is: 88,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,467.74 : 288,683 = 59,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,467.74/288,683 = 59,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,467.74x = 288,683 × 59,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,467.74x = 17,122,435,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,435,379.92/192,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,962.63

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