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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,749.60, 287,624.40 and 98,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,749.60, 287,624.40 and 98,437.60 is: 147,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,749.60 : 287,624.40 = 98,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,749.60/287,624.40 = 98,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,749.60x = 287,624.40 × 98,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,749.60x = 28,313,055,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313,055,637.44/191,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,656.40

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