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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,083.98, 375,162.86 and 72,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,083.98, 375,162.86 and 72,567.91 is: 108,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,083.98 : 375,162.86 = 72,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,083.98/375,162.86 = 72,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,083.98x = 375,162.86 × 72,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,083.98x = 27,224,783,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,783,903.34/250,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,862.57

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