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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,055.63, 376,586.49 and 73,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,055.63, 376,586.49 and 73,566.24 is: 110,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,055.63 : 376,586.49 = 73,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,055.63/376,586.49 = 73,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,055.63x = 376,586.49 × 73,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,055.63x = 27,704,052,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,052,104.10/251,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,350.25

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