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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,598.48, 375,857.70 and 73,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,598.48, 375,857.70 and 73,064 is: 109,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,598.48 : 375,857.70 = 73,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,598.48/375,857.70 = 73,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,598.48x = 375,857.70 × 73,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,598.48x = 27,461,666,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461,666,992.80/250,598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,584.33

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