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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,996.80, 287,764.80 and 98,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,996.80, 287,764.80 and 98,454.40 is: 147,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,996.80 : 287,764.80 = 98,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,996.80/287,764.80 = 98,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,996.80x = 287,764.80 × 98,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,996.80x = 28,331,710,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,331,710,725.12/191,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,563.45

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