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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,691.51, 290,624.90 and 98,872.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,691.51, 290,624.90 and 98,872.73 is: 148,353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,691.51 : 290,624.90 = 98,872.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,691.51/290,624.90 = 98,872.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,691.51x = 290,624.90 × 98,872.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,691.51x = 28,734,875,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,875,321.49/193,691.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,353.82

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