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