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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,971.76, 311,839.47 and 125,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,971.76, 311,839.47 and 125,369.76 is: 173,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,971.76 : 311,839.47 = 125,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,971.76/311,839.47 = 125,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,971.76x = 311,839.47 × 125,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,971.76x = 39,095,239,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,095,239,512.43/225,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,009.40

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