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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,054.60, 235,581.90 and 125,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,054.60, 235,581.90 and 125,950.60 is: 188,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,054.60 : 235,581.90 = 125,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,054.60/235,581.90 = 125,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,054.60x = 235,581.90 × 125,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,054.60x = 29,671,681,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,681,654.14/157,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,925.90

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