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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,242.19, 431,060.15 and 100,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,242.19, 431,060.15 and 100,253.69 is: 150,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,242.19 : 431,060.15 = 100,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,242.19/431,060.15 = 100,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,242.19x = 431,060.15 × 100,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,242.19x = 43,215,370,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,370,649.45/287,242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,449.25

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