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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,668.21, 433,007.78 and 99,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,668.21, 433,007.78 and 99,127.40 is: 148,692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,668.21 : 433,007.78 = 99,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,668.21/433,007.78 = 99,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,668.21x = 433,007.78 × 99,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,668.21x = 42,922,932,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,932,750.50/288,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,692.97

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