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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,755.53, 311,556.63 and 125,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,755.53, 311,556.63 and 125,153.53 is: 172,719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,755.53 : 311,556.63 = 125,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,755.53/311,556.63 = 125,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,755.53x = 311,556.63 × 125,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,755.53x = 38,992,414,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992,414,008.47/225,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,719.64

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