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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,983.79, 288,030.96 and 58,883.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,983.79, 288,030.96 and 58,883.57 is: 88,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,983.79 : 288,030.96 = 58,883.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,983.79/288,030.96 = 58,883.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,983.79x = 288,030.96 × 58,883.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,983.79x = 16,960,291,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,291,195.33/191,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,342.31

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