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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,590.60, 375,947.46 and 73,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,590.60, 375,947.46 and 73,099.35 is: 109,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,590.60 : 375,947.46 = 73,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,590.60/375,947.46 = 73,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,590.60x = 375,947.46 × 73,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,590.60x = 27,481,514,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481,514,960.15/250,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,666.98

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