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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,377.18, 375,627.33 and 72,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,377.18, 375,627.33 and 72,885.74 is: 109,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,377.18 : 375,627.33 = 72,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,377.18/375,627.33 = 72,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,377.18x = 375,627.33 × 72,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,377.18x = 27,377,874,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377,874,033.14/250,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,346.52

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