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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,726.96, 377,237.75 and 125,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,726.96, 377,237.75 and 125,247.30 is: 187,695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,726.96 : 377,237.75 = 125,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,726.96/377,237.75 = 125,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,726.96x = 377,237.75 × 125,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,726.96x = 47,248,009,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248,009,019.34/251,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,695.47

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