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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.22, 356,833.68 and 125,504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.22, 356,833.68 and 125,504.38 is: 188,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.22 : 356,833.68 = 125,504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.22/356,833.68 = 125,504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.22x = 356,833.68 × 125,504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.22x = 44,784,189,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,189,771.52/237,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,373.69

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