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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,087.02, 375,167.43 and 72,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,087.02, 375,167.43 and 72,570.96 is: 108,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,087.02 : 375,167.43 = 72,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,087.02/375,167.43 = 72,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,087.02x = 375,167.43 × 72,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,087.02x = 27,226,261,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,261,765.89/250,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,867.15

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