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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,127.33, 375,197.13 and 72,635.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,127.33, 375,197.13 and 72,635.87 is: 108,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,127.33 : 375,197.13 = 72,635.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,127.33/375,197.13 = 72,635.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,127.33x = 375,197.13 × 72,635.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,127.33x = 27,252,768,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,768,083.07/250,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,955.58

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