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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,025.08, 374,979.28 and 72,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,025.08, 374,979.28 and 72,484.44 is: 108,709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,025.08 : 374,979.28 = 72,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,025.08/374,979.28 = 72,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,025.08x = 374,979.28 × 72,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,025.08x = 27,180,163,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,163,122.40/250,025.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,709.75

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