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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,513.98, 287,302.12 and 56,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,513.98, 287,302.12 and 56,591.74 is: 84,896.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,513.98 : 287,302.12 = 56,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,513.98/287,302.12 = 56,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,513.98x = 287,302.12 × 56,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,513.98x = 16,258,926,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258,926,876.49/191,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,896.81

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