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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,975.93, 374,966.33 and 62,987.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,975.93, 374,966.33 and 62,987.43 is: 94,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,975.93 : 374,966.33 = 62,987.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,975.93/374,966.33 = 62,987.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,975.93x = 374,966.33 × 62,987.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,975.93x = 23,618,165,148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,165,148.29/249,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,481.76

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