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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,936.08, 311,792.08 and 125,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,936.08, 311,792.08 and 125,334.08 is: 172,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,936.08 : 311,792.08 = 125,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,936.08/311,792.08 = 125,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,936.08x = 311,792.08 × 125,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,936.08x = 39,078,173,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,173,498.09/225,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,961.19

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