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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,359.36, 377,041.62 and 73,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,359.36, 377,041.62 and 73,869.52 is: 110,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,359.36 : 377,041.62 = 73,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,359.36/377,041.62 = 73,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,359.36x = 377,041.62 × 73,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,359.36x = 27,851,883,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,883,489.42/251,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,805.04

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