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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,066.34, 235,292.51 and 125,542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,066.34, 235,292.51 and 125,542.76 is: 188,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,066.34 : 235,292.51 = 125,542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,066.34/235,292.51 = 125,542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,066.34x = 235,292.51 × 125,542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,066.34x = 29,539,270,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,539,270,250.12/157,066.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,068.76

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