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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,021.68, 311,924.50 and 125,419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,021.68, 311,924.50 and 125,419.68 is: 173,087.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,021.68 : 311,924.50 = 125,419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,021.68/311,924.50 = 125,419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,021.68x = 311,924.50 × 125,419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,021.68x = 39,121,470,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121,470,974.16/226,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,087.25

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