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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,965.64, 356,822.82 and 125,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,965.64, 356,822.82 and 125,706.12 is: 188,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,965.64 : 356,822.82 = 125,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,965.64/356,822.82 = 125,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,965.64x = 356,822.82 × 125,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,965.64x = 44,854,812,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,854,812,229.66/237,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,492.81

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