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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,356.31, 356,121.95 and 125,031.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,356.31, 356,121.95 and 125,031.99 is: 187,594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,356.31 : 356,121.95 = 125,031.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,356.31/356,121.95 = 125,031.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,356.31x = 356,121.95 × 125,031.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,356.31x = 44,526,636,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,526,636,091.18/237,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,594.07

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