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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,977.30, 432,017.20 and 98,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,977.30, 432,017.20 and 98,458.72 is: 147,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,977.30 : 432,017.20 = 98,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,977.30/432,017.20 = 98,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,977.30x = 432,017.20 × 98,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,977.30x = 42,535,860,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535,860,529.98/287,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,705.60

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