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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,938.72, 356,590.96 and 125,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,938.72, 356,590.96 and 125,592.53 is: 188,221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,938.72 : 356,590.96 = 125,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,938.72/356,590.96 = 125,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,938.72x = 356,590.96 × 125,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,938.72x = 44,785,158,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785,158,744.59/237,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,221.40

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