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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,591.59, 431,255.19 and 97,974.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,591.59, 431,255.19 and 97,974.79 is: 146,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,591.59 : 431,255.19 = 97,974.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,591.59/431,255.19 = 97,974.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,591.59x = 431,255.19 × 97,974.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,591.59x = 42,252,136,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252,136,186.79/287,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,917.15

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