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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,022.90, 430,301.07 and 100,165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,022.90, 430,301.07 and 100,165.62 is: 150,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,022.90 : 430,301.07 = 100,165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,022.90/430,301.07 = 100,165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,022.90x = 430,301.07 × 100,165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,022.90x = 43,101,373,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,373,463.21/287,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,167.02

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