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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,434.32, 375,453.84 and 124,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,434.32, 375,453.84 and 124,118.06 is: 186,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,434.32 : 375,453.84 = 124,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,434.32/375,453.84 = 124,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,434.32x = 375,453.84 × 124,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,434.32x = 46,600,602,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600,602,240.35/250,434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,079.14

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