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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,623.36, 430,012.80 and 99,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,623.36, 430,012.80 and 99,649.44 is: 149,501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,623.36 : 430,012.80 = 99,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,623.36/430,012.80 = 99,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,623.36x = 430,012.80 × 99,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,623.36x = 42,850,534,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,534,712.83/286,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,501.19

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