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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,029.08, 374,985.28 and 72,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,029.08, 374,985.28 and 72,488.44 is: 108,715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,029.08 : 374,985.28 = 72,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,029.08/374,985.28 = 72,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,029.08x = 374,985.28 × 72,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,029.08x = 27,182,097,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,097,970.16/250,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,715.75

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