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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,522.61, 375,778.58 and 60,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,522.61, 375,778.58 and 60,983.96 is: 91,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,522.61 : 375,778.58 = 60,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,522.61/375,778.58 = 60,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,522.61x = 375,778.58 × 60,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,522.61x = 22,916,463,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916,463,707.76/250,522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,474.63

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