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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,534.24, 377,171.52 and 74,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,534.24, 377,171.52 and 74,018.24 is: 110,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,534.24 : 377,171.52 = 74,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,534.24/377,171.52 = 74,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,534.24x = 377,171.52 × 74,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,534.24x = 27,917,572,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917,572,088.52/251,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,989.15

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