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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,968.44, 376,425.12 and 73,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,968.44, 376,425.12 and 73,477.20 is: 110,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,968.44 : 376,425.12 = 73,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,968.44/376,425.12 = 73,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,968.44x = 376,425.12 × 73,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,968.44x = 27,658,663,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,663,827.26/250,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,207.74

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