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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,165.42, 374,777.28 and 123,657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,165.42, 374,777.28 and 123,657.58 is: 185,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,165.42 : 374,777.28 = 123,657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,165.42/374,777.28 = 123,657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,165.42x = 374,777.28 × 123,657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,165.42x = 46,344,051,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,344,051,483.78/250,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,253.63

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