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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,036.26, 286,554.40 and 59,708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,036.26, 286,554.40 and 59,708.26 is: 89,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,036.26 : 286,554.40 = 59,708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,036.26/286,554.40 = 59,708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,036.26x = 286,554.40 × 59,708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,036.26x = 17,109,664,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109,664,619.34/191,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,562.39

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