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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,716.78, 311,489.16 and 125,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,716.78, 311,489.16 and 125,114.78 is: 172,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,716.78 : 311,489.16 = 125,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,716.78/311,489.16 = 125,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,716.78x = 311,489.16 × 125,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,716.78x = 38,971,897,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971,897,725.78/225,716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,658.40

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