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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,727.68, 430,091.04 and 76,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,727.68, 430,091.04 and 76,366.24 is: 114,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,727.68 : 430,091.04 = 76,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,727.68/430,091.04 = 76,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,727.68x = 430,091.04 × 76,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,727.68x = 32,844,435,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,435,582.49/286,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,549.23

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