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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,969.64, 430,512.77 and 100,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,969.64, 430,512.77 and 100,112.36 is: 150,188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,969.64 : 430,512.77 = 100,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,969.64/430,512.77 = 100,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,969.64x = 430,512.77 × 100,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,969.64x = 43,099,647,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099,647,512.55/286,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,188.88

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