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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,639.58, 430,132.17 and 99,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,639.58, 430,132.17 and 99,782.30 is: 149,733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,639.58 : 430,132.17 = 99,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,639.58/430,132.17 = 99,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,639.58x = 430,132.17 × 99,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,639.58x = 42,919,577,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919,577,226.59/286,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,733.60

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