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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,422.12, 359,238.96 and 125,542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,422.12, 359,238.96 and 125,542.74 is: 188,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,422.12 : 359,238.96 = 125,542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,422.12/359,238.96 = 125,542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,422.12x = 359,238.96 × 125,542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,422.12x = 45,099,843,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,843,353.15/239,422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,369.58

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