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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,631.97, 375,941.70 and 73,140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,631.97, 375,941.70 and 73,140.51 is: 109,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,631.97 : 375,941.70 = 73,140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,631.97/375,941.70 = 73,140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,631.97x = 375,941.70 × 73,140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,631.97x = 27,496,567,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,567,668.27/250,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,708.94

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