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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,418.97, 375,377.87 and 124,151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,418.97, 375,377.87 and 124,151.61 is: 186,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,418.97 : 375,377.87 = 124,151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,418.97/375,377.87 = 124,151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,418.97x = 375,377.87 × 124,151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,418.97x = 46,603,766,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603,766,298.11/250,418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,103.18

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