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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,701.24, 425,566.44 and 73,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,701.24, 425,566.44 and 73,341 is: 110,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,701.24 : 425,566.44 = 73,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,701.24/425,566.44 = 73,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,701.24x = 425,566.44 × 73,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,701.24x = 31,211,468,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211,468,276.04/283,701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,015.27

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