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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,886.16, 311,729.64 and 125,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,886.16, 311,729.64 and 125,282 is: 172,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,886.16 : 311,729.64 = 125,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,886.16/311,729.64 = 125,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,886.16x = 311,729.64 × 125,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,886.16x = 39,054,112,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054,112,758.48/225,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,892.90

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