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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,596.88, 425,394.96 and 73,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,596.88, 425,394.96 and 73,233.76 is: 109,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,596.88 : 425,394.96 = 73,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,596.88/425,394.96 = 73,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,596.88x = 425,394.96 × 73,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,596.88x = 31,153,272,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153,272,405.85/283,596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,850.55

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