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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,502.37, 375,754.31 and 60,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,502.37, 375,754.31 and 60,962.76 is: 91,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,502.37 : 375,754.31 = 60,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,502.37/375,754.31 = 60,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,502.37x = 375,754.31 × 60,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,502.37x = 22,907,019,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,019,819.50/250,502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,444.32

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