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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,122.50, 430,687.40 and 100,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,122.50, 430,687.40 and 100,134 is: 150,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,122.50 : 430,687.40 = 100,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,122.50/430,687.40 = 100,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,122.50x = 430,687.40 × 100,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,122.50x = 43,126,451,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126,451,610.93/287,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,202.27

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