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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,724.24, 422,601.76 and 71,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,724.24, 422,601.76 and 71,364 is: 107,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,724.24 : 422,601.76 = 71,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,724.24/422,601.76 = 71,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,724.24x = 422,601.76 × 71,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,724.24x = 30,158,552,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158,552,000.64/281,724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,049.90

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