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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,552.56, 375,788.82 and 73,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,552.56, 375,788.82 and 73,018.02 is: 109,515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,552.56 : 375,788.82 = 73,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,552.56/375,788.82 = 73,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,552.56x = 375,788.82 × 73,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,552.56x = 27,439,355,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439,355,574.54/250,552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,515.37

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