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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,994.11, 379,435.26 and 73,040.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,994.11, 379,435.26 and 73,040.43 is: 109,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,994.11 : 379,435.26 = 73,040.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,994.11/379,435.26 = 73,040.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,994.11x = 379,435.26 × 73,040.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,994.11x = 27,714,116,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,116,244.35/252,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,544.51

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