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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.34, 375,784.01 and 73,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.34, 375,784.01 and 73,014.83 is: 109,510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.34 : 375,784.01 = 73,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.34/375,784.01 = 73,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.34x = 375,784.01 × 73,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.34x = 27,437,803,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,803,362.87/250,549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,510.58

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