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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,953.60, 356,551.28 and 125,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,953.60, 356,551.28 and 125,629.28 is: 188,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,953.60 : 356,551.28 = 125,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,953.60/356,551.28 = 125,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,953.60x = 356,551.28 × 125,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,953.60x = 44,793,280,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793,280,589.48/237,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,243.76

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