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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,302.37, 375,471.06 and 123,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,302.37, 375,471.06 and 123,908.67 is: 185,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,302.37 : 375,471.06 = 123,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,302.37/375,471.06 = 123,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,302.37x = 375,471.06 × 123,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,302.37x = 46,524,119,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524,119,048.55/250,302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,871.67

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