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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,227.44, 376,843.32 and 73,737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,227.44, 376,843.32 and 73,737.36 is: 110,606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,227.44 : 376,843.32 = 73,737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,227.44/376,843.32 = 73,737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,227.44x = 376,843.32 × 73,737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,227.44x = 27,787,431,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787,431,550.44/251,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,606.67

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