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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,737.72, 376,168.83 and 124,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,737.72, 376,168.83 and 124,437.24 is: 186,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,737.72 : 376,168.83 = 124,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,737.72/376,168.83 = 124,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,737.72x = 376,168.83 × 124,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,737.72x = 46,809,410,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809,410,979.23/250,737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,686.75

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