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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,584.17, 375,894.70 and 73,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,584.17, 375,894.70 and 73,095.90 is: 109,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,584.17 : 375,894.70 = 73,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,584.17/375,894.70 = 73,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,584.17x = 375,894.70 × 73,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,584.17x = 27,476,361,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,361,218.99/250,584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,649.23

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