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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,558.62, 375,900.65 and 73,065.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,558.62, 375,900.65 and 73,065.65 is: 109,616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,558.62 : 375,900.65 = 73,065.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,558.62/375,900.65 = 73,065.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,558.62x = 375,900.65 × 73,065.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,558.62x = 27,465,424,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,424,766.46/250,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,616.76

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