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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,597.80, 375,938.82 and 124,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,597.80, 375,938.82 and 124,244.28 is: 186,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,597.80 : 375,938.82 = 124,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,597.80/375,938.82 = 124,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,597.80x = 375,938.82 × 124,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,597.80x = 46,708,248,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708,248,014.95/250,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,387.30

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