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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,364.76, 429,561.96 and 73,134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,364.76, 429,561.96 and 73,134.66 is: 109,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,364.76 : 429,561.96 = 73,134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,364.76/429,561.96 = 73,134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,364.76x = 429,561.96 × 73,134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,364.76x = 31,415,867,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415,867,893.53/286,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,705.77

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