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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,456, 375,705.88 and 63,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,456, 375,705.88 and 63,467.52 is: 95,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,456 : 375,705.88 = 63,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,456/375,705.88 = 63,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,456x = 375,705.88 × 63,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,456x = 23,845,120,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,120,453.02/250,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,206.82

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