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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,908.52, 289,407.66 and 59,781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,908.52, 289,407.66 and 59,781.72 is: 89,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,908.52 : 289,407.66 = 59,781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,908.52/289,407.66 = 59,781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,908.52x = 289,407.66 × 59,781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,908.52x = 17,301,287,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301,287,695.98/192,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,686.49

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