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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,162.23, 357,275.04 and 125,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,162.23, 357,275.04 and 125,847.03 is: 188,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,162.23 : 357,275.04 = 125,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,162.23/357,275.04 = 125,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,162.23x = 357,275.04 × 125,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,162.23x = 44,962,002,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962,002,677.13/238,162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,787.29

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