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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,904.26, 233,751.31 and 125,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,904.26, 233,751.31 and 125,955.34 is: 188,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,904.26 : 233,751.31 = 125,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,904.26/233,751.31 = 125,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,904.26x = 233,751.31 × 125,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,904.26x = 29,442,224,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,224,827.23/155,904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,848.12

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