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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,485.15, 375,691.27 and 72,944.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,485.15, 375,691.27 and 72,944.49 is: 109,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,485.15 : 375,691.27 = 72,944.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,485.15/375,691.27 = 72,944.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,485.15x = 375,691.27 × 72,944.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,485.15x = 27,404,608,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,608,087.60/250,485.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,406.12

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