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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,869.14, 430,362.02 and 99,895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,869.14, 430,362.02 and 99,895.22 is: 149,863.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,869.14 : 430,362.02 = 99,895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,869.14/430,362.02 = 99,895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,869.14x = 430,362.02 × 99,895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,869.14x = 42,991,106,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,991,106,765.47/286,869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,863.13

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