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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,287.50, 375,427.27 and 60,749.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,287.50, 375,427.27 and 60,749.43 is: 91,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,287.50 : 375,427.27 = 60,749.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,287.50/375,427.27 = 60,749.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,287.50x = 375,427.27 × 60,749.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,287.50x = 22,806,992,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,992,355.21/250,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,123.18

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