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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,631.35, 311,370.62 and 125,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,631.35, 311,370.62 and 125,029.35 is: 172,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,631.35 : 311,370.62 = 125,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,631.35/311,370.62 = 125,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,631.35x = 311,370.62 × 125,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,631.35x = 38,930,465,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,465,602.55/225,631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,540.14

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