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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,239.06, 431,055.42 and 100,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,239.06, 431,055.42 and 100,250.56 is: 150,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,239.06 : 431,055.42 = 100,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,239.06/431,055.42 = 100,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,239.06x = 431,055.42 × 100,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,239.06x = 43,213,547,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213,547,246.04/287,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,444.54

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