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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,949.08, 311,808.72 and 125,347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,949.08, 311,808.72 and 125,347.08 is: 172,978.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,949.08 : 311,808.72 = 125,347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,949.08/311,808.72 = 125,347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,949.08x = 311,808.72 × 125,347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,949.08x = 39,084,312,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,084,312,570.54/225,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,978.41

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