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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,588.69, 287,427.72 and 58,468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,588.69, 287,427.72 and 58,468.70 is: 87,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,588.69 : 287,427.72 = 58,468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,588.69/287,427.72 = 58,468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,588.69x = 287,427.72 × 58,468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,588.69x = 16,805,525,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,525,132.36/191,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,716.69

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