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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,502.20, 434,253.30 and 99,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,502.20, 434,253.30 and 99,962.20 is: 149,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,502.20 : 434,253.30 = 99,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,502.20/434,253.30 = 99,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,502.20x = 434,253.30 × 99,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,502.20x = 43,408,915,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408,915,225.26/289,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,943.30

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