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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,995.11, 379,436.76 and 73,041.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,995.11, 379,436.76 and 73,041.43 is: 109,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,995.11 : 379,436.76 = 73,041.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,995.11/379,436.76 = 73,041.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,995.11x = 379,436.76 × 73,041.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,995.11x = 27,714,603,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,603,544.97/252,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,546.00

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