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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,393.71, 357,170.22 and 125,825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,393.71, 357,170.22 and 125,825.94 is: 188,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,393.71 : 357,170.22 = 125,825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,393.71/357,170.22 = 125,825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,393.71x = 357,170.22 × 125,825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,393.71x = 44,941,278,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,941,278,671.51/238,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,517.05

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