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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,147.49, 337,387.03 and 125,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,147.49, 337,387.03 and 125,170.15 is: 187,569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,147.49 : 337,387.03 = 125,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,147.49/337,387.03 = 125,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,147.49x = 337,387.03 × 125,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,147.49x = 42,230,785,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,230,785,731.35/225,147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,569.43

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