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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,228.44, 376,844.82 and 73,738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,228.44, 376,844.82 and 73,738.36 is: 110,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,228.44 : 376,844.82 = 73,738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,228.44/376,844.82 = 73,738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,228.44x = 376,844.82 × 73,738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,228.44x = 27,787,919,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787,919,001.30/251,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,608.17

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