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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,421.12, 359,237.46 and 125,541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,421.12, 359,237.46 and 125,541.74 is: 188,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,421.12 : 359,237.46 = 125,541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,421.12/359,237.46 = 125,541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,421.12x = 359,237.46 × 125,541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,421.12x = 45,099,295,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,295,801.58/239,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,368.08

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