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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,387.42, 375,513.09 and 72,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,387.42, 375,513.09 and 72,848.38 is: 109,252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,387.42 : 375,513.09 = 72,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,387.42/375,513.09 = 72,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,387.42x = 375,513.09 × 72,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,387.42x = 27,355,520,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355,520,275.29/250,387.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,252.77

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