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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,142.59, 375,118.17 and 123,739.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,142.59, 375,118.17 and 123,739.39 is: 185,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,142.59 : 375,118.17 = 123,739.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,142.59/375,118.17 = 123,739.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,142.59x = 375,118.17 × 123,739.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,142.59x = 46,416,893,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416,893,533.72/250,142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,561.74

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