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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,061.18, 375,150.29 and 72,571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,061.18, 375,150.29 and 72,571.55 is: 108,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,061.18 : 375,150.29 = 72,571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,061.18/375,150.29 = 72,571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,061.18x = 375,150.29 × 72,571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,061.18x = 27,225,235,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,235,789.64/250,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,874.30

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