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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,774.46, 359,669.41 and 125,893.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,774.46, 359,669.41 and 125,893.42 is: 188,844.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,774.46 : 359,669.41 = 125,893.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,774.46/359,669.41 = 125,893.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,774.46x = 359,669.41 × 125,893.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,774.46x = 45,280,012,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280,012,094.28/239,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,844.18

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