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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,310.21, 433,986.10 and 99,767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,310.21, 433,986.10 and 99,767.85 is: 149,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,310.21 : 433,986.10 = 99,767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,310.21/433,986.10 = 99,767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,310.21x = 433,986.10 × 99,767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,310.21x = 43,297,857,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,297,857,874.72/289,310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,658.94

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