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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,676.88, 375,978.28 and 73,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,676.88, 375,978.28 and 73,136.20 is: 109,693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,676.88 : 375,978.28 = 73,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,676.88/375,978.28 = 73,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,676.88x = 375,978.28 × 73,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,676.88x = 27,497,622,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497,622,681.74/250,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,693.49

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