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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,835.97, 311,653.60 and 125,233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,835.97, 311,653.60 and 125,233.97 is: 172,822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,835.97 : 311,653.60 = 125,233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,835.97/311,653.60 = 125,233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,835.97x = 311,653.60 × 125,233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,835.97x = 39,029,615,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,029,615,721.44/225,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,822.85

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