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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,247.18, 431,067.66 and 100,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,247.18, 431,067.66 and 100,258.68 is: 150,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,247.18 : 431,067.66 = 100,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,247.18/431,067.66 = 100,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,247.18x = 431,067.66 × 100,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,247.18x = 43,218,274,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218,274,582.29/287,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,456.74

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