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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,410.78, 375,145.56 and 123,904.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,410.78, 375,145.56 and 123,904.17 is: 185,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,410.78 : 375,145.56 = 123,904.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,410.78/375,145.56 = 123,904.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,410.78x = 375,145.56 × 123,904.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,410.78x = 46,482,099,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482,099,240.99/250,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,623.40

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