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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,424.84, 431,139.78 and 100,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,424.84, 431,139.78 and 100,436.76 is: 150,656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,424.84 : 431,139.78 = 100,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,424.84/431,139.78 = 100,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,424.84x = 431,139.78 × 100,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,424.84x = 43,302,282,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,282,610.31/287,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,656.02

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