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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,886.68, 311,723.72 and 125,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,886.68, 311,723.72 and 125,284.68 is: 172,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,886.68 : 311,723.72 = 125,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,886.68/311,723.72 = 125,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,886.68x = 311,723.72 × 125,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,886.68x = 39,054,205,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054,205,882.19/225,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,892.91

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