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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,358.46, 375,538.41 and 63,369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,358.46, 375,538.41 and 63,369.78 is: 95,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,358.46 : 375,538.41 = 63,369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,358.46/375,538.41 = 63,369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,358.46x = 375,538.41 × 63,369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,358.46x = 23,797,786,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,786,423.25/250,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,054.85

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