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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,000.40, 375,000.60 and 100,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,000.40, 375,000.60 and 100,263.80 is: 150,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,000.40 : 375,000.60 = 100,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,000.40/375,000.60 = 100,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,000.40x = 375,000.60 × 100,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,000.40x = 37,598,985,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598,985,158.28/250,000.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,395.70

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