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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,850.53, 376,078.15 and 124,406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,850.53, 376,078.15 and 124,406.29 is: 186,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,850.53 : 376,078.15 = 124,406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,850.53/376,078.15 = 124,406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,850.53x = 376,078.15 × 124,406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,850.53x = 46,786,487,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,786,487,391.56/250,850.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,511.42

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