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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,264.41, 375,433.23 and 72,748.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,264.41, 375,433.23 and 72,748.35 is: 109,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,264.41 : 375,433.23 = 72,748.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,264.41/375,433.23 = 72,748.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,264.41x = 375,433.23 × 72,748.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,264.41x = 27,312,148,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,148,017.67/250,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,133.17

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