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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,629.62, 431,638.84 and 100,642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,629.62, 431,638.84 and 100,642.74 is: 151,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,629.62 : 431,638.84 = 100,642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,629.62/431,638.84 = 100,642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,629.62x = 431,638.84 × 100,642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,629.62x = 43,441,315,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441,315,548.02/287,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,032.13

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