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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,572.13, 380,270.61 and 73,608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,572.13, 380,270.61 and 73,608.76 is: 110,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,572.13 : 380,270.61 = 73,608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,572.13/380,270.61 = 73,608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,572.13x = 380,270.61 × 73,608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,572.13x = 27,991,248,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,248,714.34/253,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,387.72

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