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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,371.85, 356,033.14 and 125,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,371.85, 356,033.14 and 125,006.56 is: 187,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,371.85 : 356,033.14 = 125,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,371.85/356,033.14 = 125,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,371.85x = 356,033.14 × 125,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,371.85x = 44,506,476,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,506,476,874.80/237,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,496.86

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