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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,609.18, 311,353.11 and 125,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,609.18, 311,353.11 and 125,005.02 is: 172,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,609.18 : 311,353.11 = 125,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,609.18/311,353.11 = 125,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,609.18x = 311,353.11 × 125,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,609.18x = 38,920,701,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920,701,742.61/225,609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,513.82

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