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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,822.34, 377,496.06 and 125,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,822.34, 377,496.06 and 125,343 is: 187,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,822.34 : 377,496.06 = 125,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,822.34/377,496.06 = 125,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,822.34x = 377,496.06 × 125,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,822.34x = 47,316,488,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316,488,648.58/251,822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,896.31

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