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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,852.69, 437,814.87 and 99,758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,852.69, 437,814.87 and 99,758.89 is: 149,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,852.69 : 437,814.87 = 99,758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,852.69/437,814.87 = 99,758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,852.69x = 437,814.87 × 99,758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,852.69x = 43,675,925,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675,925,456.69/291,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,650.58

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