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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.90, 375,926.73 and 73,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.90, 375,926.73 and 73,099 is: 109,653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.90 : 375,926.73 = 73,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.90/375,926.73 = 73,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.90x = 375,926.73 × 73,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.90x = 27,479,868,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,868,036.27/250,606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,653.28

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