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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,141.34, 376,521.93 and 124,833.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,141.34, 376,521.93 and 124,833.18 is: 187,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,141.34 : 376,521.93 = 124,833.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,141.34/376,521.93 = 124,833.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,141.34x = 376,521.93 × 124,833.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,141.34x = 47,002,429,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002,429,861.64/251,141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,155.29

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