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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,909.80, 353,864.70 and 125,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,909.80, 353,864.70 and 125,317.80 is: 187,976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,909.80 : 353,864.70 = 125,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,909.80/353,864.70 = 125,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,909.80x = 353,864.70 × 125,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,909.80x = 44,345,545,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,545,701.66/235,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,976.70

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