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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,499.96, 287,281.08 and 56,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,499.96, 287,281.08 and 56,577.72 is: 84,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,499.96 : 287,281.08 = 56,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,499.96/287,281.08 = 56,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,499.96x = 287,281.08 × 56,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,499.96x = 16,253,708,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,708,505.54/191,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,875.78

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