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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,697.46, 375,971.67 and 73,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,697.46, 375,971.67 and 73,156.80 is: 109,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,697.46 : 375,971.67 = 73,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,697.46/375,971.67 = 73,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,697.46x = 375,971.67 × 73,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,697.46x = 27,504,884,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504,884,267.86/250,697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,713.45

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