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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,635.21, 429,962.53 and 76,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,635.21, 429,962.53 and 76,273.35 is: 114,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,635.21 : 429,962.53 = 76,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,635.21/429,962.53 = 76,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,635.21x = 429,962.53 × 76,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,635.21x = 32,794,682,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794,682,537.58/286,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,412.61

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