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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,768.42, 430,151.19 and 73,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,768.42, 430,151.19 and 73,535.38 is: 110,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,768.42 : 430,151.19 = 73,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,768.42/430,151.19 = 73,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,768.42x = 430,151.19 × 73,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,768.42x = 31,631,331,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631,331,214.10/286,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,302.70

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