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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,865.76, 311,708.94 and 125,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,865.76, 311,708.94 and 125,263.76 is: 172,871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,865.76 : 311,708.94 = 125,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,865.76/311,708.94 = 125,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,865.76x = 311,708.94 × 125,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,865.76x = 39,045,833,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,833,850.01/225,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,871.86

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