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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,905.70, 377,908.38 and 71,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,905.70, 377,908.38 and 71,992.74 is: 108,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,905.70 : 377,908.38 = 71,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,905.70/377,908.38 = 71,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,905.70x = 377,908.38 × 71,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,905.70x = 27,206,659,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206,659,745.16/251,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,003.35

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