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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,514.98, 287,303.62 and 56,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,514.98, 287,303.62 and 56,592.74 is: 84,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,514.98 : 287,303.62 = 56,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,514.98/287,303.62 = 56,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,514.98x = 287,303.62 × 56,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,514.98x = 16,259,299,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,299,067.72/191,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,898.31

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