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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,264.68, 375,433.60 and 72,748.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,264.68, 375,433.60 and 72,748.61 is: 109,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,264.68 : 375,433.60 = 72,748.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,264.68/375,433.60 = 72,748.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,264.68x = 375,433.60 × 72,748.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,264.68x = 27,312,272,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,272,547.30/250,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,133.55

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