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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,838.73, 431,755.02 and 98,296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,838.73, 431,755.02 and 98,296.90 is: 147,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,838.73 : 431,755.02 = 98,296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,838.73/431,755.02 = 98,296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,838.73x = 431,755.02 × 98,296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,838.73x = 42,440,180,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440,180,025.44/287,838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,444.30

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