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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,643.58, 430,138.18 and 99,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,643.58, 430,138.18 and 99,786.30 is: 149,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,643.58 : 430,138.18 = 99,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,643.58/430,138.18 = 99,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,643.58x = 430,138.18 × 99,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,643.58x = 42,921,897,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921,897,470.93/286,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,739.61

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