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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,884.96, 431,815.20 and 98,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,884.96, 431,815.20 and 98,362.32 is: 147,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,884.96 : 431,815.20 = 98,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,884.96/431,815.20 = 98,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,884.96x = 431,815.20 × 98,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,884.96x = 42,474,344,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474,344,883.26/287,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,539.30

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