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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,724.21, 377,233.62 and 125,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,724.21, 377,233.62 and 125,244.55 is: 187,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,724.21 : 377,233.62 = 125,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,724.21/377,233.62 = 125,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,724.21x = 377,233.62 × 125,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,724.21x = 47,246,454,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246,454,981.77/251,724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,691.34

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