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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,267.44, 375,437.70 and 72,751.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,267.44, 375,437.70 and 72,751.38 is: 109,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,267.44 : 375,437.70 = 72,751.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,267.44/375,437.70 = 72,751.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,267.44x = 375,437.70 × 72,751.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,267.44x = 27,313,610,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313,610,779.03/250,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,137.69

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