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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,011.68, 430,517.68 and 99,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,011.68, 430,517.68 and 99,892 is: 149,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,011.68 : 430,517.68 = 99,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,011.68/430,517.68 = 99,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,011.68x = 430,517.68 × 99,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,011.68x = 43,005,272,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005,272,090.56/287,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,838.06

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