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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,517.86, 375,747.19 and 70,616.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,517.86, 375,747.19 and 70,616.77 is: 105,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,517.86 : 375,747.19 = 70,616.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,517.86/375,747.19 = 70,616.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,517.86x = 375,747.19 × 70,616.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,517.86x = 26,534,052,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,052,894.38/250,517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,916.81

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