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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,098.48, 374,972.76 and 125,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,098.48, 374,972.76 and 125,371.44 is: 187,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,098.48 : 374,972.76 = 125,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,098.48/374,972.76 = 125,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,098.48x = 374,972.76 × 125,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,098.48x = 47,010,874,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010,874,881.97/250,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,969.45

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