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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,146.78, 433,749.51 and 99,582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,146.78, 433,749.51 and 99,582.39 is: 149,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,146.78 : 433,749.51 = 99,582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,146.78/433,749.51 = 99,582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,146.78x = 433,749.51 × 99,582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,146.78x = 43,193,812,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193,812,867.13/289,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,383.69

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