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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,297.16, 376,587.90 and 124,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,297.16, 376,587.90 and 124,813.46 is: 187,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,297.16 : 376,587.90 = 124,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,297.16/376,587.90 = 124,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,297.16x = 376,587.90 × 124,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,297.16x = 47,003,236,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,003,236,910.19/251,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,042.45

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