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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,124.55, 375,091.14 and 123,721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,124.55, 375,091.14 and 123,721.41 is: 185,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,124.55 : 375,091.14 = 123,721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,124.55/375,091.14 = 123,721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,124.55x = 375,091.14 × 123,721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,124.55x = 46,406,804,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406,804,719.31/250,124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,534.79

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