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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,422.88, 375,648 and 63,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,422.88, 375,648 and 63,436 is: 95,157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,422.88 : 375,648 = 63,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,422.88/375,648 = 63,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,422.88x = 375,648 × 63,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,422.88x = 23,829,606,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,606,528/250,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,157.47

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