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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,002.64, 375,040.84 and 72,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,002.64, 375,040.84 and 72,486.60 is: 108,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,002.64 : 375,040.84 = 72,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,002.64/375,040.84 = 72,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,002.64x = 375,040.84 × 72,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,002.64x = 27,185,435,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185,435,352.74/250,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,740.59

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