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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,461.12, 287,250.24 and 98,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,461.12, 287,250.24 and 98,032.96 is: 147,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,461.12 : 287,250.24 = 98,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,461.12/287,250.24 = 98,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,461.12x = 287,250.24 × 98,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,461.12x = 28,159,991,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159,991,287.91/191,461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,079.42

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