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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,469.97, 288,686.39 and 59,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,469.97, 288,686.39 and 59,314.48 is: 88,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,469.97 : 288,686.39 = 59,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,469.97/288,686.39 = 59,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,469.97x = 288,686.39 × 59,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,469.97x = 17,123,282,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123,282,087.64/192,469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,965.99

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