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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,450.57, 375,737.37 and 72,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,450.57, 375,737.37 and 72,959.14 is: 109,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,450.57 : 375,737.37 = 72,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,450.57/375,737.37 = 72,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,450.57x = 375,737.37 × 72,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,450.57x = 27,413,475,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413,475,381.06/250,450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,456.63

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