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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,767.42, 430,149.69 and 73,534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,767.42, 430,149.69 and 73,534.38 is: 110,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,767.42 : 430,149.69 = 73,534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,767.42/430,149.69 = 73,534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,767.42x = 430,149.69 × 73,534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,767.42x = 31,630,790,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630,790,761.34/286,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,301.20

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