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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,050.60, 235,187.10 and 125,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,050.60, 235,187.10 and 125,946.60 is: 188,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050.60 : 235,187.10 = 125,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050.60/235,187.10 = 125,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050.60x = 235,187.10 × 125,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050.60x = 29,621,015,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,621,015,608.86/157,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,608.10

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