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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,499.76, 287,292.72 and 58,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,499.76, 287,292.72 and 58,393.48 is: 87,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,499.76 : 287,292.72 = 58,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,499.76/287,292.72 = 58,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,499.76x = 287,292.72 × 58,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,499.76x = 16,776,021,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,776,021,699.47/191,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,603.36

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