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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,061.84, 235,285.76 and 125,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,061.84, 235,285.76 and 125,538.26 is: 188,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,061.84 : 235,285.76 = 125,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,061.84/235,285.76 = 125,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,061.84x = 235,285.76 × 125,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,061.84x = 29,537,364,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,537,364,050.59/157,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,062.01

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