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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,184.06, 376,770.96 and 73,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,184.06, 376,770.96 and 73,687.14 is: 110,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,184.06 : 376,770.96 = 73,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,184.06/376,770.96 = 73,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,184.06x = 376,770.96 × 73,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,184.06x = 27,763,174,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763,174,477.45/251,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,529.21

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