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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,994.56, 287,995.98 and 58,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,994.56, 287,995.98 and 58,871.87 is: 88,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,994.56 : 287,995.98 = 58,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,994.56/287,995.98 = 58,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,994.56x = 287,995.98 × 58,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,994.56x = 16,954,860,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,860,455.10/191,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,309.07

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