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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,192.20, 436,808.25 and 98,988.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,192.20, 436,808.25 and 98,988.41 is: 148,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,192.20 : 436,808.25 = 98,988.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,192.20/436,808.25 = 98,988.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,192.20x = 436,808.25 × 98,988.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,192.20x = 43,238,954,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238,954,142.38/291,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,489.40

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