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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,243.08, 431,061.42 and 100,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,243.08, 431,061.42 and 100,254.58 is: 150,450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,243.08 : 431,061.42 = 100,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,243.08/431,061.42 = 100,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,243.08x = 431,061.42 × 100,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,243.08x = 43,215,881,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,881,616.30/287,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,450.56

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