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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,714.36, 376,071.68 and 124,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,714.36, 376,071.68 and 124,441.84 is: 186,662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,714.36 : 376,071.68 = 124,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,714.36/376,071.68 = 124,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,714.36x = 376,071.68 × 124,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,714.36x = 46,799,051,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,799,051,831.09/250,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,662.83

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