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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,322.56, 431,180.76 and 100,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,322.56, 431,180.76 and 100,334.06 is: 150,569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,322.56 : 431,180.76 = 100,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,322.56/431,180.76 = 100,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,322.56x = 431,180.76 × 100,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,322.56x = 43,262,116,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262,116,244.69/287,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,569.86

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