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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,018.69, 311,920.37 and 125,416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,018.69, 311,920.37 and 125,416.69 is: 173,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,018.69 : 311,920.37 = 125,416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,018.69/311,920.37 = 125,416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,018.69x = 311,920.37 × 125,416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,018.69x = 39,120,019,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120,019,412.40/226,018.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,083.12

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