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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,417.20, 375,706.08 and 72,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,417.20, 375,706.08 and 72,934.86 is: 109,425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,417.20 : 375,706.08 = 72,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,417.20/375,706.08 = 72,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,417.20x = 375,706.08 × 72,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,417.20x = 27,402,070,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,070,345.95/250,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,425.67

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