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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,605.73, 375,902.34 and 73,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,605.73, 375,902.34 and 73,114.30 is: 109,669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,605.73 : 375,902.34 = 73,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,605.73/375,902.34 = 73,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,605.73x = 375,902.34 × 73,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,605.73x = 27,483,836,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,836,457.46/250,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,669.63

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