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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,268.89, 375,439.94 and 72,752.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,268.89, 375,439.94 and 72,752.83 is: 109,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,268.89 : 375,439.94 = 72,752.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,268.89/375,439.94 = 72,752.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,268.89x = 375,439.94 × 72,752.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,268.89x = 27,314,318,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,318,130.03/250,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,139.89

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