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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,221.43, 286,832.01 and 58,101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,221.43, 286,832.01 and 58,101.17 is: 87,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,221.43 : 286,832.01 = 58,101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,221.43/286,832.01 = 58,101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,221.43x = 286,832.01 × 58,101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,221.43x = 16,665,275,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665,275,374.45/191,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,151.71

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