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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,625.60, 287,438.40 and 98,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,625.60, 287,438.40 and 98,313.60 is: 147,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,625.60 : 287,438.40 = 98,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,625.60/287,438.40 = 98,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,625.60x = 287,438.40 × 98,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,625.60x = 28,259,103,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,103,882.24/191,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,470.40

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