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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,909.36, 356,485.32 and 125,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,909.36, 356,485.32 and 125,585.52 is: 188,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,909.36 : 356,485.32 = 125,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,909.36/356,485.32 = 125,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,909.36x = 356,485.32 × 125,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,909.36x = 44,769,394,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769,394,284.57/237,909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,178.36

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