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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,740.22, 356,832.18 and 125,503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,740.22, 356,832.18 and 125,503.38 is: 188,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,740.22 : 356,832.18 = 125,503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,740.22/356,832.18 = 125,503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,740.22x = 356,832.18 × 125,503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,740.22x = 44,783,644,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,783,644,682.77/237,740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,372.18

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