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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.52, 376,176.84 and 70,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.52, 376,176.84 and 70,857.16 is: 106,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.52 : 376,176.84 = 70,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.52/376,176.84 = 70,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.52x = 376,176.84 × 70,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.52x = 26,654,823,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654,823,848.58/250,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,292.12

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