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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,487.88, 375,725.22 and 73,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,487.88, 375,725.22 and 73,043.88 is: 109,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,487.88 : 375,725.22 = 73,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,487.88/375,725.22 = 73,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,487.88x = 375,725.22 × 73,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,487.88x = 27,444,427,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444,427,882.65/250,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,563.90

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