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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,163.70, 286,672.65 and 57,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,163.70, 286,672.65 and 57,999.70 is: 86,977.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,163.70 : 286,672.65 = 57,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,163.70/286,672.65 = 57,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,163.70x = 286,672.65 × 57,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,163.70x = 16,626,927,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626,927,698.21/191,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,977.43

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