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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,016.26, 286,524.40 and 59,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,016.26, 286,524.40 and 59,688.26 is: 89,532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,016.26 : 286,524.40 = 59,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,016.26/286,524.40 = 59,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,016.26x = 286,524.40 × 59,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,016.26x = 17,102,142,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,142,883.54/191,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,532.39

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