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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,498.15, 375,741.75 and 60,959.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,498.15, 375,741.75 and 60,959.36 is: 91,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,498.15 : 375,741.75 = 60,959.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,498.15/375,741.75 = 60,959.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,498.15x = 375,741.75 × 60,959.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,498.15x = 22,904,976,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,976,605.28/250,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,437.71

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