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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,690, 311,453.82 and 125,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,690, 311,453.82 and 125,088 is: 172,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,690 : 311,453.82 = 125,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,690/311,453.82 = 125,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,690x = 311,453.82 × 125,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,690x = 38,959,135,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959,135,436.16/225,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,622.34

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