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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,777, 376,187.37 and 63,788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,777, 376,187.37 and 63,788.50 is: 95,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,777 : 376,187.37 = 63,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,777/376,187.37 = 63,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,777x = 376,187.37 × 63,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,777x = 23,996,428,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996,428,051.25/250,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,688.31

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