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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,625.70, 320,467.35 and 73,427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,625.70, 320,467.35 and 73,427.30 is: 110,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,625.70 : 320,467.35 = 73,427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,625.70/320,467.35 = 73,427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,625.70x = 320,467.35 × 73,427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,625.70x = 23,531,052,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,052,248.66/213,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,150.85

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