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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,381, 375,571.98 and 60,841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,381, 375,571.98 and 60,841.54 is: 91,262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,381 : 375,571.98 = 60,841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,381/375,571.98 = 60,841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,381x = 375,571.98 × 60,841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,381x = 22,850,377,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,377,644.05/250,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,262.43

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