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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,456.24, 377,173.02 and 73,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,456.24, 377,173.02 and 73,969.04 is: 110,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,456.24 : 377,173.02 = 73,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,456.24/377,173.02 = 73,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,456.24x = 377,173.02 × 73,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,456.24x = 27,899,126,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899,126,203.30/251,456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,950.22

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