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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,138.70, 430,708.05 and 100,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,138.70, 430,708.05 and 100,150.20 is: 150,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,138.70 : 430,708.05 = 100,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,138.70/430,708.05 = 100,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,138.70x = 430,708.05 × 100,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,138.70x = 43,135,497,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,135,497,349.11/287,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,225.30

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