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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,795.35, 356,738.07 and 125,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,795.35, 356,738.07 and 125,369.27 is: 188,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,795.35 : 356,738.07 = 125,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,795.35/356,738.07 = 125,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,795.35x = 356,738.07 × 125,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,795.35x = 44,723,991,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723,991,441.32/237,795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,077.66

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