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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,038.60, 375,094.38 and 72,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,038.60, 375,094.38 and 72,546.60 is: 108,830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,038.60 : 375,094.38 = 72,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,038.60/375,094.38 = 72,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,038.60x = 375,094.38 × 72,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,038.60x = 27,211,821,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,821,948.11/250,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,830.48

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