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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,634.52, 375,973.86 and 70,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,634.52, 375,973.86 and 70,721.52 is: 106,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,634.52 : 375,973.86 = 70,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,634.52/375,973.86 = 70,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,634.52x = 375,973.86 × 70,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,634.52x = 26,589,442,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,442,859.47/250,634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,088.51

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