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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,062, 357,182.91 and 125,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,062, 357,182.91 and 125,737.68 is: 188,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,062 : 357,182.91 = 125,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,062/357,182.91 = 125,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,062x = 357,182.91 × 125,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,062x = 44,911,350,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911,350,439.05/238,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,654.01

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