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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,863.98, 377,558.43 and 125,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,863.98, 377,558.43 and 125,384.50 is: 187,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,863.98 : 377,558.43 = 125,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,863.98/377,558.43 = 125,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,863.98x = 377,558.43 × 125,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,863.98x = 47,339,974,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,974,966.34/251,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,958.50

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