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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,789.28, 287,716.10 and 58,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,789.28, 287,716.10 and 58,638.33 is: 87,967.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,789.28 : 287,716.10 = 58,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,789.28/287,716.10 = 58,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,789.28x = 287,716.10 × 58,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,789.28x = 16,871,191,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871,191,324.92/191,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,967.33

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