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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,788.18, 376,143.39 and 73,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,788.18, 376,143.39 and 73,247.52 is: 109,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,788.18 : 376,143.39 = 73,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,788.18/376,143.39 = 73,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,788.18x = 376,143.39 × 73,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,788.18x = 27,551,570,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,551,570,481.89/250,788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,859.92

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