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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,884.55, 430,321.96 and 99,891.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,884.55, 430,321.96 and 99,891.19 is: 149,835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,884.55 : 430,321.96 = 99,891.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,884.55/430,321.96 = 99,891.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,884.55x = 430,321.96 × 99,891.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,884.55x = 42,985,372,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,985,372,667.53/286,884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,835.09

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