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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,708.74, 425,577.68 and 73,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,708.74, 425,577.68 and 73,348.50 is: 110,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,708.74 : 425,577.68 = 73,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,708.74/425,577.68 = 73,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,708.74x = 425,577.68 × 73,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,708.74x = 31,215,484,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,215,484,461.48/283,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,026.52

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