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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,868.52, 377,852.64 and 71,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,868.52, 377,852.64 and 71,955.51 is: 107,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,868.52 : 377,852.64 = 71,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,868.52/377,852.64 = 71,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,868.52x = 377,852.64 × 71,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,868.52x = 27,188,577,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188,577,729.27/251,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,947.50

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