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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,283.93, 433,954.45 and 99,719.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,283.93, 433,954.45 and 99,719.34 is: 149,588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,283.93 : 433,954.45 = 99,719.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,283.93/433,954.45 = 99,719.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,283.93x = 433,954.45 × 99,719.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,283.93x = 43,273,651,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,651,861.69/289,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,588.85

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