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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,255.40, 429,383.10 and 99,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,255.40, 429,383.10 and 99,266.90 is: 148,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,255.40 : 429,383.10 = 99,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,255.40/429,383.10 = 99,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,255.40x = 429,383.10 × 99,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,255.40x = 42,623,529,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,529,249.39/286,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,900.35

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