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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,531.65, 375,831.27 and 73,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,531.65, 375,831.27 and 73,037.25 is: 109,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,531.65 : 375,831.27 = 73,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,531.65/375,831.27 = 73,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,531.65x = 375,831.27 × 73,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,531.65x = 27,449,682,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,682,424.81/250,531.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,565.73

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