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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,115, 286,661.16 and 57,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,115, 286,661.16 and 57,996.36 is: 86,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,115 : 286,661.16 = 57,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,115/286,661.16 = 57,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,115x = 286,661.16 × 57,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,115x = 16,625,303,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,303,833.38/191,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,991.10

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