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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,243.58, 431,062.17 and 100,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,243.58, 431,062.17 and 100,255.08 is: 150,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,243.58 : 431,062.17 = 100,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,243.58/431,062.17 = 100,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,243.58x = 431,062.17 × 100,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,243.58x = 43,216,172,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216,172,338.32/287,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,451.31

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