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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,819.65, 377,492.03 and 125,340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,819.65, 377,492.03 and 125,340.31 is: 187,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,819.65 : 377,492.03 = 125,340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,819.65/377,492.03 = 125,340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,819.65x = 377,492.03 × 125,340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,819.65x = 47,314,968,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314,968,377.92/251,819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,892.28

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