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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,673.53, 431,554.64 and 98,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,673.53, 431,554.64 and 98,089.56 is: 147,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,673.53 : 431,554.64 = 98,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,673.53/431,554.64 = 98,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,673.53x = 431,554.64 × 98,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,673.53x = 42,331,004,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,004,263.11/287,673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,149.46

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