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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,385.69, 356,166.01 and 125,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,385.69, 356,166.01 and 125,061.37 is: 187,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,385.69 : 356,166.01 = 125,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,385.69/356,166.01 = 125,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,385.69x = 356,166.01 × 125,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,385.69x = 44,542,608,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542,608,423.95/237,385.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,638.14

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