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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,660, 311,410.80 and 125,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,660, 311,410.80 and 125,064.48 is: 172,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,660 : 311,410.80 = 125,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,660/311,410.80 = 125,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,660x = 311,410.80 × 125,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,660x = 38,946,429,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,429,768.38/225,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,588.98

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