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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,872.72, 376,335.80 and 73,380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,872.72, 376,335.80 and 73,380.66 is: 110,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,872.72 : 376,335.80 = 73,380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,872.72/376,335.80 = 73,380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,872.72x = 376,335.80 × 73,380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,872.72x = 27,615,769,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,615,769,385.63/250,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,078.81

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