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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,635.33, 430,125.80 and 99,778.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,635.33, 430,125.80 and 99,778.05 is: 149,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,635.33 : 430,125.80 = 99,778.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,635.33/430,125.80 = 99,778.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,635.33x = 430,125.80 × 99,778.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,635.33x = 42,917,113,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917,113,079.80/286,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,727.23

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