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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,266.07, 286,931.91 and 58,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,266.07, 286,931.91 and 58,159.58 is: 87,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,266.07 : 286,931.91 = 58,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,266.07/286,931.91 = 58,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,266.07x = 286,931.91 × 58,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,266.07x = 16,687,839,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,839,374.20/191,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,249.35

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