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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,825.28, 311,638.88 and 125,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,825.28, 311,638.88 and 125,223.28 is: 172,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,825.28 : 311,638.88 = 125,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,825.28/311,638.88 = 125,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,825.28x = 311,638.88 × 125,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,825.28x = 39,024,442,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024,442,263.09/225,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,808.12

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