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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,951.69, 287,982.87 and 58,851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,951.69, 287,982.87 and 58,851.59 is: 88,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,951.69 : 287,982.87 = 58,851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,951.69/287,982.87 = 58,851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,951.69x = 287,982.87 × 58,851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,951.69x = 16,948,248,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,248,352.35/191,951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,294.35

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