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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,849.53, 376,076.66 and 124,405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,849.53, 376,076.66 and 124,405.29 is: 186,509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,849.53 : 376,076.66 = 124,405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,849.53/376,076.66 = 124,405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,849.53x = 376,076.66 × 124,405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,849.53x = 46,785,925,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785,925,327.51/250,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,509.92

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