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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,238.30, 435,324.78 and 100,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,238.30, 435,324.78 and 100,663.74 is: 150,984.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,238.30 : 435,324.78 = 100,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,238.30/435,324.78 = 100,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,238.30x = 435,324.78 × 100,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,238.30x = 43,821,420,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,821,420,469.48/290,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,984.28

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