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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,373.20, 434,059.80 and 99,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,373.20, 434,059.80 and 99,833.20 is: 149,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,373.20 : 434,059.80 = 99,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,373.20/434,059.80 = 99,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,373.20x = 434,059.80 × 99,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,373.20x = 43,333,578,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,333,578,825.36/289,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,749.80

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