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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,285.58, 376,869.96 and 73,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,285.58, 376,869.96 and 73,744.92 is: 110,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,285.58 : 376,869.96 = 73,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,285.58/376,869.96 = 73,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,285.58x = 376,869.96 × 73,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,285.58x = 27,792,245,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792,245,050.60/251,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,600.24

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