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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,166.75, 430,753.77 and 100,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,166.75, 430,753.77 and 100,178.25 is: 150,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,166.75 : 430,753.77 = 100,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,166.75/430,753.77 = 100,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,166.75x = 430,753.77 × 100,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,166.75x = 43,152,158,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,158,859.50/287,166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,268.65

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