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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,179.94, 375,266.60 and 60,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,179.94, 375,266.60 and 60,641.94 is: 90,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,179.94 : 375,266.60 = 60,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,179.94/375,266.60 = 60,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,179.94x = 375,266.60 × 60,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,179.94x = 22,756,894,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,894,641.20/250,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,962.11

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