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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,036.33, 376,554.50 and 73,543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,036.33, 376,554.50 and 73,543.34 is: 110,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,036.33 : 376,554.50 = 73,543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,036.33/376,554.50 = 73,543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,036.33x = 376,554.50 × 73,543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,036.33x = 27,693,076,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,076,497.34/251,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,315.01

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