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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,144.90, 337,383.14 and 125,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,144.90, 337,383.14 and 125,167.56 is: 187,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,144.90 : 337,383.14 = 125,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,144.90/337,383.14 = 125,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,144.90x = 337,383.14 × 125,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,144.90x = 42,229,424,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,229,424,418.94/225,144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,565.54

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