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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,751.66, 311,537.73 and 125,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,751.66, 311,537.73 and 125,149.66 is: 172,706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,751.66 : 311,537.73 = 125,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,751.66/311,537.73 = 125,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,751.66x = 311,537.73 × 125,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,751.66x = 38,988,840,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988,840,986.67/225,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,706.77

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