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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,224.04, 286,788.37 and 56,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,224.04, 286,788.37 and 56,261.25 is: 84,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,224.04 : 286,788.37 = 56,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,224.04/286,788.37 = 56,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,224.04x = 286,788.37 × 56,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,224.04x = 16,135,072,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,072,258.84/191,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,377.85

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