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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,842.06, 430,459.11 and 99,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,842.06, 430,459.11 and 99,853.56 is: 149,848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,842.06 : 430,459.11 = 99,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,842.06/430,459.11 = 99,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,842.06x = 430,459.11 × 99,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,842.06x = 42,982,874,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,874,567.93/286,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,848.58

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