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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,429.56, 356,231.82 and 125,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,429.56, 356,231.82 and 125,105.24 is: 187,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,429.56 : 356,231.82 = 125,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,429.56/356,231.82 = 125,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,429.56x = 356,231.82 × 125,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,429.56x = 44,566,468,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,468,696.46/237,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,703.96

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