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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,550.67, 375,786.00 and 73,016.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,550.67, 375,786.00 and 73,016.15 is: 109,512.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,550.67 : 375,786.00 = 73,016.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,550.67/375,786.00 = 73,016.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,550.67x = 375,786.00 × 73,016.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,550.67x = 27,438,446,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,446,578.82/250,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,512.57

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