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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,492.20, 287,123.10 and 98,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,492.20, 287,123.10 and 98,180.20 is: 147,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,492.20 : 287,123.10 = 98,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,492.20/287,123.10 = 98,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,492.20x = 287,123.10 × 98,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,492.20x = 28,189,803,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,803,382.62/191,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,211.24

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