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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,104.50, 430,660.40 and 100,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,104.50, 430,660.40 and 100,116 is: 150,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,104.50 : 430,660.40 = 100,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,104.50/430,660.40 = 100,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,104.50x = 430,660.40 × 100,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,104.50x = 43,115,996,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115,996,105.82/287,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,175.27

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