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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,049.13, 376,576.74 and 73,559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,049.13, 376,576.74 and 73,559.73 is: 110,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,049.13 : 376,576.74 = 73,559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,049.13/376,576.74 = 73,559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,049.13x = 376,576.74 × 73,559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,049.13x = 27,700,883,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,883,318.68/251,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,340.49

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