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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,996.72, 311,884.92 and 125,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,996.72, 311,884.92 and 125,395.44 is: 173,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,996.72 : 311,884.92 = 125,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,996.72/311,884.92 = 125,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,996.72x = 311,884.92 × 125,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,996.72x = 39,108,946,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108,946,772.76/225,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,050.95

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