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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,086.23, 375,166.24 and 72,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,086.23, 375,166.24 and 72,570.16 is: 108,865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,086.23 : 375,166.24 = 72,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,086.23/375,166.24 = 72,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,086.23x = 375,166.24 × 72,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,086.23x = 27,225,874,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,874,063.40/250,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,865.95

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