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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,997, 287,984.71 and 58,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,997, 287,984.71 and 58,876.89 is: 88,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,997 : 287,984.71 = 58,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,997/287,984.71 = 58,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,997x = 287,984.71 × 58,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,997x = 16,955,643,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,955,643,086.01/191,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,312.02

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