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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,701.36, 376,015.05 and 73,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,701.36, 376,015.05 and 73,160.70 is: 109,730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,701.36 : 376,015.05 = 73,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,701.36/376,015.05 = 73,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,701.36x = 376,015.05 × 73,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,701.36x = 27,509,524,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,509,524,268.54/250,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,730.26

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