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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,834.68, 431,490.66 and 100,744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,834.68, 431,490.66 and 100,744.12 is: 151,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,834.68 : 431,490.66 = 100,744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,834.68/431,490.66 = 100,744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,834.68x = 431,490.66 × 100,744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,834.68x = 43,470,146,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470,146,829.92/287,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,024.70

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