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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,737.22, 356,827.68 and 125,500.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,737.22, 356,827.68 and 125,500.38 is: 188,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,737.22 : 356,827.68 = 125,500.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,737.22/356,827.68 = 125,500.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,737.22x = 356,827.68 × 125,500.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,737.22x = 44,782,009,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782,009,434.52/237,737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,367.68

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