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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,163.30, 376,805.70 and 73,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,163.30, 376,805.70 and 73,676.10 is: 110,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,163.30 : 376,805.70 = 73,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,163.30/376,805.70 = 73,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,163.30x = 376,805.70 × 73,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,163.30x = 27,761,574,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761,574,433.77/251,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,531.97

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