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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,907.68, 311,752.76 and 125,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,907.68, 311,752.76 and 125,305.68 is: 172,921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,907.68 : 311,752.76 = 125,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,907.68/311,752.76 = 125,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,907.68x = 311,752.76 × 125,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,907.68x = 39,064,391,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,064,391,583.68/225,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,921.93

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