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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,360.70, 434,041.05 and 99,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,360.70, 434,041.05 and 99,820.70 is: 149,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,360.70 : 434,041.05 = 99,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,360.70/434,041.05 = 99,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,360.70x = 434,041.05 × 99,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,360.70x = 43,326,281,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,281,439.74/289,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,731.05

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