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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,854.22, 311,670.99 and 125,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,854.22, 311,670.99 and 125,261.58 is: 172,856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,854.22 : 311,670.99 = 125,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,854.22/311,670.99 = 125,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,854.22x = 311,670.99 × 125,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,854.22x = 39,040,400,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,400,647.56/225,854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,856.64

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