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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,993.81, 287,994.86 and 58,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,993.81, 287,994.86 and 58,871.12 is: 88,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,993.81 : 287,994.86 = 58,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,993.81/287,994.86 = 58,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,993.81x = 287,994.86 × 58,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,993.81x = 16,954,578,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,578,228.11/191,993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,307.94

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