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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,039.76, 430,561.80 and 100,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,039.76, 430,561.80 and 100,051.44 is: 150,077.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,039.76 : 430,561.80 = 100,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,039.76/430,561.80 = 100,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,039.76x = 430,561.80 × 100,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,039.76x = 43,078,328,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,078,328,098.99/287,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,077.91

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