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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,031.52, 286,547.28 and 59,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,031.52, 286,547.28 and 59,703.52 is: 89,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,031.52 : 286,547.28 = 59,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,031.52/286,547.28 = 59,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,031.52x = 286,547.28 × 59,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,031.52x = 17,107,881,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,881,262.43/191,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,555.28

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