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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,366.58, 377,049.94 and 73,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,366.58, 377,049.94 and 73,873.58 is: 110,810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,366.58 : 377,049.94 = 73,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,366.58/377,049.94 = 73,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,366.58x = 377,049.94 × 73,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,366.58x = 27,854,028,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854,028,906.59/251,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,810.39

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