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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,551.22, 375,786.82 and 73,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,551.22, 375,786.82 and 73,016.70 is: 109,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,551.22 : 375,786.82 = 73,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,551.22/375,786.82 = 73,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,551.22x = 375,786.82 × 73,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,551.22x = 27,438,713,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,713,499.89/250,551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,513.39

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