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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,200.52, 357,331.88 and 125,885.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,200.52, 357,331.88 and 125,885.09 is: 188,844.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,200.52 : 357,331.88 = 125,885.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,200.52/357,331.88 = 125,885.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,200.52x = 357,331.88 × 125,885.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,200.52x = 44,982,754,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,982,754,717.67/238,200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,844.06

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