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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,148.84, 375,229.38 and 72,657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,148.84, 375,229.38 and 72,657.38 is: 108,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,148.84 : 375,229.38 = 72,657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,148.84/375,229.38 = 72,657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,148.84x = 375,229.38 × 72,657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,148.84x = 27,263,183,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263,183,649.82/250,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,987.85

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