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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,055.10, 235,582.65 and 125,951.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,055.10, 235,582.65 and 125,951.10 is: 188,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,055.10 : 235,582.65 = 125,951.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,055.10/235,582.65 = 125,951.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,055.10x = 235,582.65 × 125,951.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,055.10x = 29,671,893,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,893,908.42/157,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,926.65

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