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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,398.82, 356,185.71 and 125,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,398.82, 356,185.71 and 125,074.50 is: 187,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,398.82 : 356,185.71 = 125,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,398.82/356,185.71 = 125,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,398.82x = 356,185.71 × 125,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,398.82x = 44,549,749,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549,749,585.40/237,398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,657.84

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