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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,241.18, 375,382.28 and 72,748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,241.18, 375,382.28 and 72,748.01 is: 109,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,241.18 : 375,382.28 = 72,748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,241.18/375,382.28 = 72,748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,241.18x = 375,382.28 × 72,748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,241.18x = 27,308,311,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,311,618.61/250,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,127.97

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