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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,517.02, 375,745.92 and 70,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,517.02, 375,745.92 and 70,615.94 is: 105,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,517.02 : 375,745.92 = 70,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,517.02/375,745.92 = 70,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,517.02x = 375,745.92 × 70,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,517.02x = 26,533,649,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533,649,463.24/250,517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,915.56

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