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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,150.91, 423,224.89 and 99,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,150.91, 423,224.89 and 99,916.90 is: 149,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,150.91 : 423,224.89 = 99,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,150.91/423,224.89 = 99,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,150.91x = 423,224.89 × 99,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,150.91x = 42,287,319,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287,319,011.64/282,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,874.83

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