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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,532.65, 375,832.77 and 73,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,532.65, 375,832.77 and 73,038.25 is: 109,567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,532.65 : 375,832.77 = 73,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,532.65/375,832.77 = 73,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,532.65x = 375,832.77 × 73,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,532.65x = 27,450,167,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,167,813.45/250,532.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,567.23

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