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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,195.44, 432,293.15 and 98,658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,195.44, 432,293.15 and 98,658.27 is: 147,987.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,195.44 : 432,293.15 = 98,658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,195.44/432,293.15 = 98,658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,195.44x = 432,293.15 × 98,658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,195.44x = 42,649,294,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,294,558.50/288,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,987.41

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