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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,994.02, 375,027.91 and 72,477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,994.02, 375,027.91 and 72,477.97 is: 108,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,994.02 : 375,027.91 = 72,477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,994.02/375,027.91 = 72,477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,994.02x = 375,027.91 × 72,477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,994.02x = 27,181,260,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,260,491.38/249,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,727.64

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