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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,059, 375,088.50 and 74,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,059, 375,088.50 and 74,955 is: 112,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,059 : 375,088.50 = 74,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,059/375,088.50 = 74,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,059x = 375,088.50 × 74,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,059x = 28,114,758,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,114,758,517.50/250,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,432.50

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