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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,660.61, 429,991.11 and 73,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,660.61, 429,991.11 and 73,429.32 is: 110,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,660.61 : 429,991.11 = 73,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,660.61/429,991.11 = 73,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,660.61x = 429,991.11 × 73,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,660.61x = 31,573,954,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,573,954,813.35/286,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,144.03

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