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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,676.90, 235,015.35 and 125,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,676.90, 235,015.35 and 125,572.90 is: 188,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,676.90 : 235,015.35 = 125,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,676.90/235,015.35 = 125,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,676.90x = 235,015.35 × 125,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,676.90x = 29,511,559,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,511,559,044.02/156,676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,359.35

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