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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,099.99, 430,558.14 and 94,938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,099.99, 430,558.14 and 94,938.72 is: 142,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,099.99 : 430,558.14 = 94,938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,099.99/430,558.14 = 94,938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,099.99x = 430,558.14 × 94,938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,099.99x = 40,876,637,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,876,637,438.61/287,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,377.70

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