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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,274.50, 337,649.31 and 125,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,274.50, 337,649.31 and 125,386.92 is: 187,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,274.50 : 337,649.31 = 125,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,274.50/337,649.31 = 125,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,274.50x = 337,649.31 × 125,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,274.50x = 42,336,807,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336,807,021.03/225,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,934.31

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