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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,853.92, 311,692.38 and 125,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,853.92, 311,692.38 and 125,251.92 is: 172,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,853.92 : 311,692.38 = 125,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,853.92/311,692.38 = 125,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,853.92x = 311,692.38 × 125,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,853.92x = 39,040,069,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,069,044.37/225,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,855.40

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