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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,065.92, 376,594.04 and 73,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,065.92, 376,594.04 and 73,569 is: 110,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,065.92 : 376,594.04 = 73,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,065.92/376,594.04 = 73,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,065.92x = 376,594.04 × 73,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,065.92x = 27,705,646,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,705,646,928.76/251,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,352.08

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