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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,375.18, 375,624.21 and 72,883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,375.18, 375,624.21 and 72,883.78 is: 109,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,375.18 : 375,624.21 = 72,883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,375.18/375,624.21 = 72,883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,375.18x = 375,624.21 × 72,883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,375.18x = 27,376,912,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376,912,284.31/250,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,343.56

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