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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,377.33, 375,566.68 and 72,888.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,377.33, 375,566.68 and 72,888.61 is: 109,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,377.33 : 375,566.68 = 72,888.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,377.33/375,566.68 = 72,888.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,377.33x = 375,566.68 × 72,888.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,377.33x = 27,374,532,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,532,713.90/250,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,333.11

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