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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,958.10, 235,048.35 and 125,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,958.10, 235,048.35 and 125,854.10 is: 188,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,958.10 : 235,048.35 = 125,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,958.10/235,048.35 = 125,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,958.10x = 235,048.35 × 125,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,958.10x = 29,581,798,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581,798,545.74/156,958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,469.40

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