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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,998.52, 289,462.50 and 52,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,998.52, 289,462.50 and 52,755.84 is: 79,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,998.52 : 289,462.50 = 52,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,998.52/289,462.50 = 52,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,998.52x = 289,462.50 × 52,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,998.52x = 15,270,837,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,837,336.00/192,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,124.12

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