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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,091.78, 375,196.17 and 72,602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,091.78, 375,196.17 and 72,602.18 is: 108,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,091.78 : 375,196.17 = 72,602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,091.78/375,196.17 = 72,602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,091.78x = 375,196.17 × 72,602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,091.78x = 27,240,059,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240,059,869.65/250,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,920.25

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