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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,246.56, 430,675.44 and 100,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,246.56, 430,675.44 and 100,156 is: 150,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,246.56 : 430,675.44 = 100,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,246.56/430,675.44 = 100,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,246.56x = 430,675.44 × 100,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,246.56x = 43,134,729,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134,729,368.64/287,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,166.22

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