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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,214.03, 357,352.11 and 125,898.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,214.03, 357,352.11 and 125,898.57 is: 188,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,214.03 : 357,352.11 = 125,898.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,214.03/357,352.11 = 125,898.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,214.03x = 357,352.11 × 125,898.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,214.03x = 44,990,119,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,990,119,635.48/238,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,864.28

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