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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,442.38, 375,685.44 and 63,453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,442.38, 375,685.44 and 63,453.88 is: 95,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,442.38 : 375,685.44 = 63,453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,442.38/375,685.44 = 63,453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,442.38x = 375,685.44 × 63,453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,442.38x = 23,838,696,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,696,631.81/250,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,186.35

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