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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,585.58, 375,872.03 and 73,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,585.58, 375,872.03 and 73,094.13 is: 109,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,585.58 : 375,872.03 = 73,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,585.58/375,872.03 = 73,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,585.58x = 375,872.03 × 73,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,585.58x = 27,474,038,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474,038,932.82/250,585.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,639.34

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