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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,414.60, 431,121.90 and 100,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,414.60, 431,121.90 and 100,401.80 is: 150,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,414.60 : 431,121.90 = 100,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,414.60/431,121.90 = 100,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,414.60x = 431,121.90 × 100,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,414.60x = 43,285,414,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,414,779.42/287,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,602.70

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