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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,993.52, 451,485.70 and 73,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,993.52, 451,485.70 and 73,291.28 is: 109,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,993.52 : 451,485.70 = 73,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,993.52/451,485.70 = 73,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,993.52x = 451,485.70 × 73,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,993.52x = 33,089,964,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,964,854.70/300,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,935.80

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