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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,732.48, 376,061.52 and 73,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,732.48, 376,061.52 and 73,191.76 is: 109,776.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,732.48 : 376,061.52 = 73,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,732.48/376,061.52 = 73,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,732.48x = 376,061.52 × 73,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,732.48x = 27,524,604,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524,604,517.08/250,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,776.78

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