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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,752.66, 311,539.11 and 125,150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,752.66, 311,539.11 and 125,150.66 is: 172,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,752.66 : 311,539.11 = 125,150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,752.66/311,539.11 = 125,150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,752.66x = 311,539.11 × 125,150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,752.66x = 38,989,325,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989,325,232.31/225,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,708.15

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