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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,008.36, 311,893.38 and 125,408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,008.36, 311,893.38 and 125,408.04 is: 173,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,008.36 : 311,893.38 = 125,408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,008.36/311,893.38 = 125,408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,008.36x = 311,893.38 × 125,408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,008.36x = 39,113,937,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113,937,474.78/226,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,064.12

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