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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,078.60, 235,617.90 and 125,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,078.60, 235,617.90 and 125,974.60 is: 188,961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,078.60 : 235,617.90 = 125,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,078.60/235,617.90 = 125,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,078.60x = 235,617.90 × 125,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,078.60x = 29,681,870,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681,870,705.34/157,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,961.90

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