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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,541.62, 288,816.39 and 59,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,541.62, 288,816.39 and 59,421.96 is: 89,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,541.62 : 288,816.39 = 59,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,541.62/288,816.39 = 59,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,541.62x = 288,816.39 × 59,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,541.62x = 17,162,035,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,035,973.92/192,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,134.16

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