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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,338.16, 232,903.44 and 125,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,338.16, 232,903.44 and 125,389.24 is: 188,000.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,338.16 : 232,903.44 = 125,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,338.16/232,903.44 = 125,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,338.16x = 232,903.44 × 125,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,338.16x = 29,203,584,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,584,708.04/155,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,000.07

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