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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,420.12, 359,235.96 and 125,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,420.12, 359,235.96 and 125,540.74 is: 188,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,420.12 : 359,235.96 = 125,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,420.12/359,235.96 = 125,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,420.12x = 359,235.96 × 125,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,420.12x = 45,098,746,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,746,916.74/239,420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,366.57

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