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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,050.10, 235,186.35 and 125,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,050.10, 235,186.35 and 125,946.10 is: 188,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050.10 : 235,186.35 = 125,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050.10/235,186.35 = 125,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050.10x = 235,186.35 × 125,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050.10x = 29,620,803,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,620,803,555.74/157,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,607.35

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