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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,367.04, 375,612.16 and 72,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,367.04, 375,612.16 and 72,875.68 is: 109,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,367.04 : 375,612.16 = 72,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,367.04/375,612.16 = 72,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,367.04x = 375,612.16 × 72,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,367.04x = 27,372,991,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,991,576.27/250,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,331.45

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