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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,276.62, 286,930.99 and 58,158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,276.62, 286,930.99 and 58,158.03 is: 87,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,276.62 : 286,930.99 = 58,158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,276.62/286,930.99 = 58,158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,276.62x = 286,930.99 × 58,158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,276.62x = 16,687,340,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,340,833.56/191,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,241.93

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