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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,976.37, 288,006.55 and 58,867.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,976.37, 288,006.55 and 58,867.00 is: 88,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,976.37 : 288,006.55 = 58,867.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,976.37/288,006.55 = 58,867.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,976.37x = 288,006.55 × 58,867.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,976.37x = 16,954,080,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,080,711.67/191,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,313.37

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