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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,071.10, 235,217.85 and 125,967.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,071.10, 235,217.85 and 125,967.10 is: 188,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,071.10 : 235,217.85 = 125,967.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,071.10/235,217.85 = 125,967.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,071.10x = 235,217.85 × 125,967.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,071.10x = 29,629,710,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,629,710,432.74/157,071.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,638.84

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