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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,278.52, 286,933.85 and 58,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,278.52, 286,933.85 and 58,159.94 is: 87,244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,278.52 : 286,933.85 = 58,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,278.52/286,933.85 = 58,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,278.52x = 286,933.85 × 58,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,278.52x = 16,688,054,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688,054,156.17/191,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,244.79

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