Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,756, 311,553 and 125,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,756, 311,553 and 125,154 is: 172,717.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,756 : 311,553 = 125,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,756/311,553 = 125,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,756x = 311,553 × 125,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,756x = 38,992,104,162 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,992,104,162/225,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,717.91
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