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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,971.44, 376,401.80 and 73,492.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,971.44, 376,401.80 and 73,492.29 is: 110,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,971.44 : 376,401.80 = 73,492.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,971.44/376,401.80 = 73,492.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,971.44x = 376,401.80 × 73,492.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,971.44x = 27,662,630,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,630,242.12/250,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,222.22

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