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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,009.44, 311,888.88 and 125,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,009.44, 311,888.88 and 125,405.28 is: 173,056.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,009.44 : 311,888.88 = 125,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,009.44/311,888.88 = 125,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,009.44x = 311,888.88 × 125,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,009.44x = 39,112,512,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112,512,325.29/226,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,056.99

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