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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,567.75, 375,906.92 and 73,088.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,567.75, 375,906.92 and 73,088.65 is: 109,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,567.75 : 375,906.92 = 73,088.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,567.75/375,906.92 = 73,088.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,567.75x = 375,906.92 × 73,088.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,567.75x = 27,474,528,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474,528,003.25/250,567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,649.10

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