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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,812.75, 311,635.58 and 125,210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,812.75, 311,635.58 and 125,210.75 is: 172,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,812.75 : 311,635.58 = 125,210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,812.75/311,635.58 = 125,210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,812.75x = 311,635.58 × 125,210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,812.75x = 39,020,122,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,122,514.25/225,812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,798.58

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