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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,443.02, 375,726 and 72,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,443.02, 375,726 and 72,951.68 is: 109,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,443.02 : 375,726 = 72,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,443.02/375,726 = 72,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,443.02x = 375,726 × 72,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,443.02x = 27,409,842,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,842,919.68/250,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,445.43

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