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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,276.50, 337,652.31 and 125,388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,276.50, 337,652.31 and 125,388.92 is: 187,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,276.50 : 337,652.31 = 125,388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,276.50/337,652.31 = 125,388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,276.50x = 337,652.31 × 125,388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,276.50x = 42,337,858,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,858,486.41/225,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,937.31

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