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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,669.44, 311,424.08 and 125,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,669.44, 311,424.08 and 125,067.52 is: 172,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,669.44 : 311,424.08 = 125,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,669.44/311,424.08 = 125,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,669.44x = 311,424.08 × 125,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,669.44x = 38,949,037,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949,037,353.88/225,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,593.32

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