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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,715.70, 287,573.55 and 98,403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,715.70, 287,573.55 and 98,403.70 is: 147,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,715.70 : 287,573.55 = 98,403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,715.70/287,573.55 = 98,403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,715.70x = 287,573.55 × 98,403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,715.70x = 28,298,301,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298,301,342.14/191,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,605.55

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