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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,239.68, 375,380.02 and 72,746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,239.68, 375,380.02 and 72,746.51 is: 109,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,239.68 : 375,380.02 = 72,746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,239.68/375,380.02 = 72,746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,239.68x = 375,380.02 × 72,746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,239.68x = 27,307,584,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,584,592.76/250,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,125.72

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