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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,822.59, 377,496.45 and 125,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,822.59, 377,496.45 and 125,343.32 is: 187,896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,822.59 : 377,496.45 = 125,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,822.59/377,496.45 = 125,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,822.59x = 377,496.45 × 125,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,822.59x = 47,316,656,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316,656,443.73/251,822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,896.79

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