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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,351.20, 434,026.80 and 99,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,351.20, 434,026.80 and 99,811.20 is: 149,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,351.20 : 434,026.80 = 99,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,351.20/434,026.80 = 99,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,351.20x = 434,026.80 × 99,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,351.20x = 43,320,735,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,320,735,740.16/289,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,716.80

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