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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,904.80, 353,857.20 and 125,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,904.80, 353,857.20 and 125,312.80 is: 187,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,904.80 : 353,857.20 = 125,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,904.80/353,857.20 = 125,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,904.80x = 353,857.20 × 125,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,904.80x = 44,342,836,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,836,532.16/235,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,969.20

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