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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,647.62, 431,665.83 and 100,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,647.62, 431,665.83 and 100,660.74 is: 151,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,647.62 : 431,665.83 = 100,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,647.62/431,665.83 = 100,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,647.62x = 431,665.83 × 100,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,647.62x = 43,451,801,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,451,801,880.51/287,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,059.14

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