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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,063.10, 235,594.65 and 125,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,063.10, 235,594.65 and 125,959.10 is: 188,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,063.10 : 235,594.65 = 125,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,063.10/235,594.65 = 125,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,063.10x = 235,594.65 × 125,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,063.10x = 29,675,290,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,675,290,078.82/157,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,938.65

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