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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,248.60, 431,069.68 and 100,260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,248.60, 431,069.68 and 100,260.08 is: 150,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,248.60 : 431,069.68 = 100,260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,248.60/431,069.68 = 100,260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,248.60x = 431,069.68 × 100,260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,248.60x = 43,219,080,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219,080,602.37/287,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,458.80

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