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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,810.56, 430,411.86 and 99,822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,810.56, 430,411.86 and 99,822.06 is: 149,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,810.56 : 430,411.86 = 99,822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,810.56/430,411.86 = 99,822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,810.56x = 430,411.86 × 99,822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,810.56x = 42,964,598,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,964,598,513.63/286,810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,801.31

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