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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,788.80, 287,637.12 and 98,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,788.80, 287,637.12 and 98,246.40 is: 147,345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,788.80 : 287,637.12 = 98,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,788.80/287,637.12 = 98,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,788.80x = 287,637.12 × 98,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,788.80x = 28,259,311,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,311,546.37/191,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,345.99

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