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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,929.59, 356,577.27 and 125,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,929.59, 356,577.27 and 125,583.40 is: 188,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,929.59 : 356,577.27 = 125,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,929.59/356,577.27 = 125,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,929.59x = 356,577.27 × 125,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,929.59x = 44,780,185,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,780,185,929.32/237,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,207.72

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