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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,822.64, 376,269.26 and 73,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,822.64, 376,269.26 and 73,343 is: 110,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,822.64 : 376,269.26 = 73,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,822.64/376,269.26 = 73,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,822.64x = 376,269.26 × 73,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,822.64x = 27,596,716,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596,716,336.18/250,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,024.82

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