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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,637.86, 375,950.53 and 73,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,637.86, 375,950.53 and 73,146.40 is: 109,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,637.86 : 375,950.53 = 73,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,637.86/375,950.53 = 73,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,637.86x = 375,950.53 × 73,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,637.86x = 27,499,427,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499,427,847.59/250,637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,717.77

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