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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,955.70, 287,933.55 and 98,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,955.70, 287,933.55 and 98,643.70 is: 147,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,955.70 : 287,933.55 = 98,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,955.70/287,933.55 = 98,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,955.70x = 287,933.55 × 98,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,955.70x = 28,402,830,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,402,830,726.14/191,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,965.55

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