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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,928.59, 356,575.77 and 125,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,928.59, 356,575.77 and 125,582.40 is: 188,206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,928.59 : 356,575.77 = 125,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,928.59/356,575.77 = 125,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,928.59x = 356,575.77 × 125,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,928.59x = 44,779,640,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779,640,978.45/237,928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,206.22

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