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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,719.73, 425,594.22 and 73,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,719.73, 425,594.22 and 73,359.49 is: 110,043.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,719.73 : 425,594.22 = 73,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,719.73/425,594.22 = 73,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,719.73x = 425,594.22 × 73,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,719.73x = 31,221,374,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,221,374,926.15/283,719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,043.02

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