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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,676.60, 430,014.90 and 73,444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,676.60, 430,014.90 and 73,444.10 is: 110,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,676.60 : 430,014.90 = 73,444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,676.60/430,014.90 = 73,444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,676.60x = 430,014.90 × 73,444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,676.60x = 31,582,057,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,582,057,317.09/286,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,166.15

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