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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,687.84, 375,834.52 and 124,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,687.84, 375,834.52 and 124,241.17 is: 186,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,687.84 : 375,834.52 = 124,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,687.84/375,834.52 = 124,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,687.84x = 375,834.52 × 124,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,687.84x = 46,694,120,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,694,120,491.19/250,687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,264.00

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