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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,125.05, 375,091.89 and 123,721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,125.05, 375,091.89 and 123,721.92 is: 185,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,125.05 : 375,091.89 = 123,721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,125.05/375,091.89 = 123,721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,125.05x = 375,091.89 × 123,721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,125.05x = 46,407,088,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407,088,807.23/250,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,535.55

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