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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,477.44, 356,191.26 and 125,112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,477.44, 356,191.26 and 125,112.42 is: 187,655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,477.44 : 356,191.26 = 125,112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,477.44/356,191.26 = 125,112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,477.44x = 356,191.26 × 125,112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,477.44x = 44,563,950,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,950,521.45/237,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,655.51

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