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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,687.29, 375,990.63 and 73,152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,687.29, 375,990.63 and 73,152.70 is: 109,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,687.29 : 375,990.63 = 73,152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,687.29/375,990.63 = 73,152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,687.29x = 375,990.63 × 73,152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,687.29x = 27,504,729,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504,729,759.20/250,687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,717.29

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