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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,961.98, 289,416.70 and 50,795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,961.98, 289,416.70 and 50,795.36 is: 76,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,961.98 : 289,416.70 = 50,795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,961.98/289,416.70 = 50,795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,961.98x = 289,416.70 × 50,795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,961.98x = 14,701,025,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,025,466.51/192,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,186.12

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