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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,622.72, 377,454.57 and 71,721.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,622.72, 377,454.57 and 71,721.90 is: 107,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,622.72 : 377,454.57 = 71,721.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,622.72/377,454.57 = 71,721.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,622.72x = 377,454.57 × 71,721.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,622.72x = 27,071,758,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,758,924.08/251,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,588.69

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