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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,835.08, 289,247.76 and 59,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,835.08, 289,247.76 and 59,709.96 is: 89,563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,835.08 : 289,247.76 = 59,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,835.08/289,247.76 = 59,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,835.08x = 289,247.76 × 59,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,835.08x = 17,270,972,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,972,179.69/192,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,563.44

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