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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,237.91, 286,862.94 and 58,119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,237.91, 286,862.94 and 58,119.33 is: 87,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,237.91 : 286,862.94 = 58,119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,237.91/286,862.94 = 58,119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,237.91x = 286,862.94 × 58,119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,237.91x = 16,672,281,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,281,874.63/191,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,180.84

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