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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,676.40, 235,014.60 and 125,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,676.40, 235,014.60 and 125,572.40 is: 188,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,676.40 : 235,014.60 = 125,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,676.40/235,014.60 = 125,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,676.40x = 235,014.60 × 125,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,676.40x = 29,511,347,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,511,347,357.04/156,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,358.60

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