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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,066.24, 429,002.16 and 99,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,066.24, 429,002.16 and 99,034 is: 148,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,066.24 : 429,002.16 = 99,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,066.24/429,002.16 = 99,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,066.24x = 429,002.16 × 99,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,066.24x = 42,485,799,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485,799,913.44/286,066.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,517.35

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