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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,838.57, 376,315.31 and 108,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,838.57, 376,315.31 and 108,707.72 is: 163,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,838.57 : 376,315.31 = 108,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,838.57/376,315.31 = 108,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,838.57x = 376,315.31 × 108,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,838.57x = 40,908,377,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,908,377,741.39/250,838.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,086.47

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