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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,454, 375,702.88 and 63,465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,454, 375,702.88 and 63,465.50 is: 95,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,454 : 375,702.88 = 63,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,454/375,702.88 = 63,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,454x = 375,702.88 × 63,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,454x = 23,844,171,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,171,130.64/250,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,203.79

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