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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,524.38, 375,848.85 and 73,032.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,524.38, 375,848.85 and 73,032.95 is: 109,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,524.38 : 375,848.85 = 73,032.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,524.38/375,848.85 = 73,032.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,524.38x = 375,848.85 × 73,032.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,524.38x = 27,449,351,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,351,483.10/250,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,567.58

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