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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,823.81, 377,498.24 and 125,344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,823.81, 377,498.24 and 125,344.47 is: 187,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,823.81 : 377,498.24 = 125,344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,823.81/377,498.24 = 125,344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,823.81x = 377,498.24 × 125,344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,823.81x = 47,317,316,192.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,316,192.01/251,823.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,898.50

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