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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.17, 375,783.75 and 73,014.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.17, 375,783.75 and 73,014.65 is: 109,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.17 : 375,783.75 = 73,014.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.17/375,783.75 = 73,014.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.17x = 375,783.75 × 73,014.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.17x = 27,437,718,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,718,943.00/250,549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,510.32

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