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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,969.76, 311,836.71 and 125,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,969.76, 311,836.71 and 125,367.76 is: 173,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,969.76 : 311,836.71 = 125,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,969.76/311,836.71 = 125,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,969.76x = 311,836.71 × 125,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,969.76x = 39,094,269,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094,269,818.47/225,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,006.64

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