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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,261.64, 375,429.07 and 72,745.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,261.64, 375,429.07 and 72,745.59 is: 109,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,261.64 : 375,429.07 = 72,745.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,261.64/375,429.07 = 72,745.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,261.64x = 375,429.07 × 72,745.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,261.64x = 27,310,809,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,310,809,200.30/250,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,129.03

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