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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,587.27, 375,874.58 and 73,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,587.27, 375,874.58 and 73,095.82 is: 109,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,587.27 : 375,874.58 = 73,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,587.27/375,874.58 = 73,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,587.27x = 375,874.58 × 73,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,587.27x = 27,474,859,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474,859,474.14/250,587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,641.88

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