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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,674.60, 430,011.90 and 73,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,674.60, 430,011.90 and 73,442.10 is: 110,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,674.60 : 430,011.90 = 73,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,674.60/430,011.90 = 73,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,674.60x = 430,011.90 × 73,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,674.60x = 31,580,976,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,580,976,960.99/286,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,163.15

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