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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,616.40, 356,227.24 and 125,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,616.40, 356,227.24 and 125,233.84 is: 187,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,616.40 : 356,227.24 = 125,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,616.40/356,227.24 = 125,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,616.40x = 356,227.24 × 125,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,616.40x = 44,611,705,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,611,705,177.80/237,616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,746.74

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