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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,464.03, 287,227.21 and 56,541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,464.03, 287,227.21 and 56,541.74 is: 84,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,464.03 : 287,227.21 = 56,541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,464.03/287,227.21 = 56,541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,464.03x = 287,227.21 × 56,541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,464.03x = 16,240,327,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,327,339.77/191,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,821.82

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