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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,831.64, 376,282.74 and 73,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,831.64, 376,282.74 and 73,352 is: 110,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,831.64 : 376,282.74 = 73,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,831.64/376,282.74 = 73,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,831.64x = 376,282.74 × 73,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,831.64x = 27,601,091,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,091,544.48/250,831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,038.32

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