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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,223.52, 289,884.33 and 60,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,223.52, 289,884.33 and 60,104.78 is: 90,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,223.52 : 289,884.33 = 60,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,223.52/289,884.33 = 60,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,223.52x = 289,884.33 × 60,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,223.52x = 17,423,432,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,432,430.68/193,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,172.42

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