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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,287.60, 192,625.80 and 98,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,287.60, 192,625.80 and 98,738.80 is: 148,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,287.60 : 192,625.80 = 98,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,287.60/192,625.80 = 98,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,287.60x = 192,625.80 × 98,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,287.60x = 19,019,640,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,640,341.04/128,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,257.82

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