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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,222.71, 375,354.56 and 72,729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,222.71, 375,354.56 and 72,729.55 is: 109,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,222.71 : 375,354.56 = 72,729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,222.71/375,354.56 = 72,729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,222.71x = 375,354.56 × 72,729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,222.71x = 27,299,368,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,368,239.25/250,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,100.28

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