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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,993.55, 287,994.48 and 58,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,993.55, 287,994.48 and 58,870.86 is: 88,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,993.55 : 287,994.48 = 58,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,993.55/287,994.48 = 58,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,993.55x = 287,994.48 × 58,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,993.55x = 16,954,482,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,482,712.85/191,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,307.56

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