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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,974.10, 235,072.35 and 125,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,974.10, 235,072.35 and 125,870.10 is: 188,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,974.10 : 235,072.35 = 125,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,974.10/235,072.35 = 125,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,974.10x = 235,072.35 × 125,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,974.10x = 29,588,580,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588,580,201.74/156,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,493.39

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