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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,701.11, 376,078.02 and 73,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,701.11, 376,078.02 and 73,208.62 is: 109,820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,701.11 : 376,078.02 = 73,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,701.11/376,078.02 = 73,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,701.11x = 376,078.02 × 73,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,701.11x = 27,532,151,348.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,151,348.46/250,701.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,820.62

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