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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,046.91, 376,570.30 and 73,553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,046.91, 376,570.30 and 73,553.86 is: 110,330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,046.91 : 376,570.30 = 73,553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,046.91/376,570.30 = 73,553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,046.91x = 376,570.30 × 73,553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,046.91x = 27,698,199,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698,199,126.36/251,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,330.77

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