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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,613.08, 375,974.98 and 124,322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,613.08, 375,974.98 and 124,322.02 is: 186,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,613.08 : 375,974.98 = 124,322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,613.08/375,974.98 = 124,322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,613.08x = 375,974.98 × 124,322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,613.08x = 46,741,967,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741,967,732.32/250,613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,510.49

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