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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,241.84, 431,059.62 and 100,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,241.84, 431,059.62 and 100,253.34 is: 150,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,241.84 : 431,059.62 = 100,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,241.84/431,059.62 = 100,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,241.84x = 431,059.62 × 100,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,241.84x = 43,215,166,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,166,644.13/287,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,448.72

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