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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,007.36, 311,892 and 125,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,007.36, 311,892 and 125,407.04 is: 173,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,007.36 : 311,892 = 125,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,007.36/311,892 = 125,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,007.36x = 311,892 × 125,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,007.36x = 39,113,452,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113,452,519.68/226,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,062.74

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