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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,418.07, 359,232.90 and 125,538.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,418.07, 359,232.90 and 125,538.69 is: 188,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,418.07 : 359,232.90 = 125,538.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,418.07/359,232.90 = 125,538.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,418.07x = 359,232.90 × 125,538.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,418.07x = 45,097,625,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,625,874.74/239,418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,363.50

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