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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,366.94, 236,052.02 and 125,976.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,366.94, 236,052.02 and 125,976.53 is: 188,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,366.94 : 236,052.02 = 125,976.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,366.94/236,052.02 = 125,976.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,366.94x = 236,052.02 × 125,976.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,366.94x = 29,737,015,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737,015,284.16/157,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,966.10

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