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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,452, 375,699.87 and 63,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,452, 375,699.87 and 63,463.50 is: 95,200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,452 : 375,699.87 = 63,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,452/375,699.87 = 63,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,452x = 375,699.87 × 63,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,452x = 23,843,228,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,228,699.75/250,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,200.79

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