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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,550.17, 375,785.25 and 73,015.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,550.17, 375,785.25 and 73,015.65 is: 109,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,550.17 : 375,785.25 = 73,015.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,550.17/375,785.25 = 73,015.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,550.17x = 375,785.25 × 73,015.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,550.17x = 27,438,204,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,204,289.16/250,550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,511.82

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