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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,283.70, 433,954.09 and 99,719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,283.70, 433,954.09 and 99,719.12 is: 149,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,283.70 : 433,954.09 = 99,719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,283.70/433,954.09 = 99,719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,283.70x = 433,954.09 × 99,719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,283.70x = 43,273,518,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,518,743.74/289,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,588.51

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