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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,284.92, 451,921.70 and 73,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,284.92, 451,921.70 and 73,584.20 is: 110,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,284.92 : 451,921.70 = 73,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,284.92/451,921.70 = 73,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,284.92x = 451,921.70 × 73,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,284.92x = 33,254,296,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,296,757.14/301,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,374.91

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