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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,821.68, 431,471.16 and 100,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,821.68, 431,471.16 and 100,731.12 is: 151,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,821.68 : 431,471.16 = 100,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,821.68/431,471.16 = 100,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,821.68x = 431,471.16 × 100,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,821.68x = 43,462,573,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,462,573,194.50/287,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,005.21

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