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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,882.71, 376,531.44 and 124,517.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,882.71, 376,531.44 and 124,517.85 is: 186,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,882.71 : 376,531.44 = 124,517.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,882.71/376,531.44 = 124,517.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,882.71x = 376,531.44 × 124,517.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,882.71x = 46,884,885,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,884,885,366.20/250,882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,879.70

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