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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,060.10, 235,590.15 and 125,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,060.10, 235,590.15 and 125,956.10 is: 188,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,060.10 : 235,590.15 = 125,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,060.10/235,590.15 = 125,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,060.10x = 235,590.15 × 125,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,060.10x = 29,674,016,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674,016,492.42/157,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,934.15

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