Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,418.88, 375,642 and 63,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 250,418.88, 375,642 and 63,432 is: 95,151.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,418.88 : 375,642 = 63,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,418.88/375,642 = 63,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,418.88x = 375,642 × 63,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,418.88x = 23,827,723,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,827,723,344/250,418.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,151.47
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