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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,295.70, 429,443.55 and 99,326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,295.70, 429,443.55 and 99,326.10 is: 148,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,295.70 : 429,443.55 = 99,326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,295.70/429,443.55 = 99,326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,295.70x = 429,443.55 × 99,326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,295.70x = 42,654,952,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,952,991.66/286,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,989.15

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