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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,084.23, 375,163.24 and 72,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,084.23, 375,163.24 and 72,568.16 is: 108,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,084.23 : 375,163.24 = 72,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,084.23/375,163.24 = 72,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,084.23x = 375,163.24 × 72,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,084.23x = 27,224,906,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,906,026.44/250,084.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,862.95

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