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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,596.37, 375,928.58 and 73,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,596.37, 375,928.58 and 73,101.88 is: 109,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,596.37 : 375,928.58 = 73,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,596.37/375,928.58 = 73,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,596.37x = 375,928.58 × 73,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,596.37x = 27,481,085,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481,085,943.73/250,596.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,662.75

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