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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,143.10, 430,714.65 and 73,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,143.10, 430,714.65 and 73,910.60 is: 110,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,143.10 : 430,714.65 = 73,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,143.10/430,714.65 = 73,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,143.10x = 430,714.65 × 73,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,143.10x = 31,834,378,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,834,378,210.29/287,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,865.90

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