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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,096.96, 375,182.40 and 72,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,096.96, 375,182.40 and 72,580.96 is: 108,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,096.96 : 375,182.40 = 72,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,096.96/375,182.40 = 72,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,096.96x = 375,182.40 × 72,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,096.96x = 27,231,098,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,098,767.10/250,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,882.17

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