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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,267.89, 375,438.44 and 72,751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,267.89, 375,438.44 and 72,751.83 is: 109,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,267.89 : 375,438.44 = 72,751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,267.89/375,438.44 = 72,751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,267.89x = 375,438.44 × 72,751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,267.89x = 27,313,833,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313,833,198.59/250,267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,138.38

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