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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,085.98, 375,165.86 and 72,569.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,085.98, 375,165.86 and 72,569.91 is: 108,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,085.98 : 375,165.86 = 72,569.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,085.98/375,165.86 = 72,569.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,085.98x = 375,165.86 × 72,569.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,085.98x = 27,225,752,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,752,695.27/250,085.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,865.57

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