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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,052.12, 376,581.24 and 73,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,052.12, 376,581.24 and 73,562.72 is: 110,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,052.12 : 376,581.24 = 73,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,052.12/376,581.24 = 73,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,052.12x = 376,581.24 × 73,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,052.12x = 27,702,340,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,340,315.37/251,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,344.98

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