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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,952.08, 311,814.24 and 125,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,952.08, 311,814.24 and 125,350.08 is: 172,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,952.08 : 311,814.24 = 125,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,952.08/311,814.24 = 125,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,952.08x = 311,814.24 × 125,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,952.08x = 39,085,939,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,085,939,929.14/225,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,983.32

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