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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,058.10, 235,587.15 and 125,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,058.10, 235,587.15 and 125,954.10 is: 188,931.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,058.10 : 235,587.15 = 125,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,058.10/235,587.15 = 125,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,058.10x = 235,587.15 × 125,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,058.10x = 29,673,167,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673,167,449.82/157,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,931.15

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