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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,646.62, 431,664.33 and 100,659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,646.62, 431,664.33 and 100,659.74 is: 151,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,646.62 : 431,664.33 = 100,659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,646.62/431,664.33 = 100,659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,646.62x = 431,664.33 × 100,659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,646.62x = 43,451,219,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,451,219,225.07/287,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,057.64

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