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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,423.88, 375,649.50 and 63,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,423.88, 375,649.50 and 63,437 is: 95,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,423.88 : 375,649.50 = 63,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,423.88/375,649.50 = 63,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,423.88x = 375,649.50 × 63,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,423.88x = 23,830,077,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830,077,331.50/250,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,158.97

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