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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,239.37, 431,055.89 and 100,250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,239.37, 431,055.89 and 100,250.87 is: 150,445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,239.37 : 431,055.89 = 100,250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,239.37/431,055.89 = 100,250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,239.37x = 431,055.89 × 100,250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,239.37x = 43,213,729,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213,729,319.39/287,239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,445.01

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