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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,673.44, 311,429.52 and 125,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,673.44, 311,429.52 and 125,071.44 is: 172,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,673.44 : 311,429.52 = 125,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,673.44/311,429.52 = 125,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,673.44x = 311,429.52 × 125,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,673.44x = 38,950,938,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,938,524.91/225,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,598.68

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