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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,680.88, 375,984.32 and 73,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,680.88, 375,984.32 and 73,140.24 is: 109,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,680.88 : 375,984.32 = 73,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,680.88/375,984.32 = 73,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,680.88x = 375,984.32 × 73,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,680.88x = 27,499,583,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499,583,401.04/250,680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,699.56

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