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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,994.85, 379,436.36 and 73,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,994.85, 379,436.36 and 73,041.18 is: 109,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,994.85 : 379,436.36 = 73,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,994.85/379,436.36 = 73,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,994.85x = 379,436.36 × 73,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,994.85x = 27,714,477,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,477,572.12/252,994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,545.62

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