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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,723.57, 431,284.37 and 98,117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,723.57, 431,284.37 and 98,117.55 is: 147,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,723.57 : 431,284.37 = 98,117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,723.57/431,284.37 = 98,117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,723.57x = 431,284.37 × 98,117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,723.57x = 42,316,565,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,316,565,247.11/287,723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,073.69

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