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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,711.70, 287,567.55 and 98,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,711.70, 287,567.55 and 98,399.70 is: 147,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,711.70 : 287,567.55 = 98,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,711.70/287,567.55 = 98,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,711.70x = 287,567.55 × 98,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,711.70x = 28,296,560,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,296,560,649.74/191,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,599.55

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