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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,194.84, 429,287.22 and 99,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,194.84, 429,287.22 and 99,203.64 is: 148,803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,194.84 : 429,287.22 = 99,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,194.84/429,287.22 = 99,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,194.84x = 429,287.22 × 99,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,194.84x = 42,586,854,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,586,854,829.48/286,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,803.71

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