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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,308.72, 377,025.02 and 125,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,308.72, 377,025.02 and 125,008.84 is: 187,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,308.72 : 377,025.02 = 125,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,308.72/377,025.02 = 125,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,308.72x = 377,025.02 × 125,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,308.72x = 47,131,460,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131,460,401.18/251,308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,544.07

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