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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,086.70, 433,522.17 and 99,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,086.70, 433,522.17 and 99,493.90 is: 149,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,086.70 : 433,522.17 = 99,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,086.70/433,522.17 = 99,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,086.70x = 433,522.17 × 99,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,086.70x = 43,132,811,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,811,429.76/289,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,203.72

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