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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,391.59, 287,128.90 and 58,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,391.59, 287,128.90 and 58,268.40 is: 87,415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,391.59 : 287,128.90 = 58,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,391.59/287,128.90 = 58,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,391.59x = 287,128.90 × 58,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,391.59x = 16,730,540,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730,540,592.86/191,391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,415.23

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