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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,474.50, 375,733.62 and 63,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,474.50, 375,733.62 and 63,486 is: 95,234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,474.50 : 375,733.62 = 63,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,474.50/375,733.62 = 63,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,474.50x = 375,733.62 × 63,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,474.50x = 23,853,824,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,824,599.32/250,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,234.54

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