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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,862.98, 377,556.93 and 125,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,862.98, 377,556.93 and 125,383.50 is: 187,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,862.98 : 377,556.93 = 125,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,862.98/377,556.93 = 125,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,862.98x = 377,556.93 × 125,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,862.98x = 47,339,409,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,409,332.66/251,862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,957.00

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