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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,150.93, 433,618.52 and 99,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,150.93, 433,618.52 and 99,557.73 is: 149,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,150.93 : 433,618.52 = 99,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,150.93/433,618.52 = 99,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,150.93x = 433,618.52 × 99,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,150.93x = 43,170,075,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170,075,039.37/289,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,299.45

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