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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,892.48, 311,719.52 and 125,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,892.48, 311,719.52 and 125,284.16 is: 172,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,892.48 : 311,719.52 = 125,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,892.48/311,719.52 = 125,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,892.48x = 311,719.52 × 125,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,892.48x = 39,053,518,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,053,518,218.80/225,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,885.43

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