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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,834.72, 431,749.04 and 98,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,834.72, 431,749.04 and 98,292.89 is: 147,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,834.72 : 431,749.04 = 98,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,834.72/431,749.04 = 98,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,834.72x = 431,749.04 × 98,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,834.72x = 42,437,861,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,861,484.23/287,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,438.30

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