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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,281.40, 429,422.10 and 99,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,281.40, 429,422.10 and 99,292.90 is: 148,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,281.40 : 429,422.10 = 99,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,281.40/429,422.10 = 99,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,281.40x = 429,422.10 × 99,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,281.40x = 42,638,565,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638,565,633.09/286,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,939.35

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