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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,697.24, 425,560.44 and 73,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,697.24, 425,560.44 and 73,337 is: 110,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,697.24 : 425,560.44 = 73,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,697.24/425,560.44 = 73,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,697.24x = 425,560.44 × 73,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,697.24x = 31,209,325,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209,325,988.28/283,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,009.27

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