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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,637.33, 430,128.80 and 99,780.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,637.33, 430,128.80 and 99,780.05 is: 149,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,637.33 : 430,128.80 = 99,780.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,637.33/430,128.80 = 99,780.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,637.33x = 430,128.80 × 99,780.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,637.33x = 42,918,273,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918,273,170.44/286,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,730.23

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