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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,083.23, 375,161.74 and 72,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,083.23, 375,161.74 and 72,567.16 is: 108,861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,083.23 : 375,161.74 = 72,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,083.23/375,161.74 = 72,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,083.23x = 375,161.74 × 72,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,083.23x = 27,224,420,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,420,893.14/250,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,861.44

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