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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,517.40, 375,353.46 and 123,988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,517.40, 375,353.46 and 123,988.92 is: 185,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,517.40 : 375,353.46 = 123,988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,517.40/375,353.46 = 123,988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,517.40x = 375,353.46 × 123,988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,517.40x = 46,539,670,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539,670,123.66/250,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,774.20

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