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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,435.28, 356,127.62 and 125,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,435.28, 356,127.62 and 125,069.94 is: 187,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,435.28 : 356,127.62 = 125,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,435.28/356,127.62 = 125,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,435.28x = 356,127.62 × 125,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,435.28x = 44,540,859,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,859,440.39/237,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,591.58

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