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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,769.24, 431,693.26 and 98,178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,769.24, 431,693.26 and 98,178.76 is: 147,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,769.24 : 431,693.26 = 98,178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,769.24/431,693.26 = 98,178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,769.24x = 431,693.26 × 98,178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,769.24x = 42,383,108,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383,108,967.16/287,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,281.58

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