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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,237.07, 431,052.42 and 100,248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,237.07, 431,052.42 and 100,248.57 is: 150,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,237.07 : 431,052.42 = 100,248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,237.07/431,052.42 = 100,248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,237.07x = 431,052.42 × 100,248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,237.07x = 43,212,388,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,212,388,700.04/287,237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,441.55

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