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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,049.29, 376,573.86 and 73,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,049.29, 376,573.86 and 73,556.25 is: 110,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,049.29 : 376,573.86 = 73,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,049.29/376,573.86 = 73,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,049.29x = 376,573.86 × 73,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,049.29x = 27,699,361,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,361,695.70/251,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,334.36

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