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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.80, 356,704.20 and 125,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.80, 356,704.20 and 125,439.60 is: 188,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.80 : 356,704.20 = 125,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.80/356,704.20 = 125,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.80x = 356,704.20 × 125,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.80x = 44,744,832,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,744,832,166.32/237,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,159.40

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