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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,244.07, 286,898.91 and 58,137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,244.07, 286,898.91 and 58,137.58 is: 87,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,244.07 : 286,898.91 = 58,137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,244.07/286,898.91 = 58,137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,244.07x = 286,898.91 × 58,137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,244.07x = 16,679,608,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,608,332.04/191,244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,216.34

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