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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,079.73, 375,156.49 and 72,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,079.73, 375,156.49 and 72,563.66 is: 108,856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,079.73 : 375,156.49 = 72,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,079.73/375,156.49 = 72,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,079.73x = 375,156.49 × 72,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,079.73x = 27,222,727,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,727,987.15/250,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,856.20

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