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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,431.70, 354,453.15 and 125,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,431.70, 354,453.15 and 125,623.70 is: 188,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,431.70 : 354,453.15 = 125,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,431.70/354,453.15 = 125,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,431.70x = 354,453.15 × 125,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,431.70x = 44,527,716,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,527,716,179.66/236,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,332.26

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