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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,449.04, 375,735 and 72,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,449.04, 375,735 and 72,957.68 is: 109,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,449.04 : 375,735 = 72,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,449.04/375,735 = 72,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,449.04x = 375,735 × 72,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,449.04x = 27,412,753,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,753,894.80/250,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,454.42

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