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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,301.86, 375,470.31 and 123,908.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,301.86, 375,470.31 and 123,908.17 is: 185,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,301.86 : 375,470.31 = 123,908.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,301.86/375,470.31 = 123,908.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,301.86x = 375,470.31 × 123,908.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,301.86x = 46,523,838,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,838,536.78/250,301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,870.92

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