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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,552.18, 375,788.24 and 73,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,552.18, 375,788.24 and 73,017.66 is: 109,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,552.18 : 375,788.24 = 73,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,552.18/375,788.24 = 73,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,552.18x = 375,788.24 × 73,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,552.18x = 27,439,177,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439,177,940.32/250,552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,514.82

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