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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,766.73, 431,689.52 and 98,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,766.73, 431,689.52 and 98,176.24 is: 147,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,766.73 : 431,689.52 = 98,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,766.73/431,689.52 = 98,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,766.73x = 431,689.52 × 98,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,766.73x = 42,381,653,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381,653,921.00/287,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,277.81

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