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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,056.22, 432,151.53 and 98,518.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,056.22, 432,151.53 and 98,518.05 is: 147,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,056.22 : 432,151.53 = 98,518.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,056.22/432,151.53 = 98,518.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,056.22x = 432,151.53 × 98,518.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,056.22x = 42,574,726,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,726,040.12/288,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,800.06

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