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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,695.08, 311,458.26 and 125,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,695.08, 311,458.26 and 125,093.08 is: 172,627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,695.08 : 311,458.26 = 125,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,695.08/311,458.26 = 125,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,695.08x = 311,458.26 × 125,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,695.08x = 38,961,273,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,273,034.84/225,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,627.92

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