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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,278.24, 375,184.08 and 125,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,278.24, 375,184.08 and 125,473.44 is: 188,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,278.24 : 375,184.08 = 125,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,278.24/375,184.08 = 125,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,278.24x = 375,184.08 × 125,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,278.24x = 47,075,637,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075,637,150.84/250,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,093.21

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