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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,519.58, 377,285.85 and 74,032.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,519.58, 377,285.85 and 74,032.38 is: 111,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,519.58 : 377,285.85 = 74,032.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,519.58/377,285.85 = 74,032.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,519.58x = 377,285.85 × 74,032.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,519.58x = 27,931,369,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931,369,415.82/251,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,050.48

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