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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,968.16, 311,836.32 and 125,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,968.16, 311,836.32 and 125,366.08 is: 173,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,968.16 : 311,836.32 = 125,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,968.16/311,836.32 = 125,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,968.16x = 311,836.32 × 125,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,968.16x = 39,093,697,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093,697,040.03/225,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,005.33

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