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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,011.36, 311,897.52 and 125,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,011.36, 311,897.52 and 125,411.04 is: 173,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,011.36 : 311,897.52 = 125,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,011.36/311,897.52 = 125,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,011.36x = 311,897.52 × 125,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,011.36x = 39,115,392,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,392,356.62/226,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,068.26

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