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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,023.36, 311,914.08 and 125,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,023.36, 311,914.08 and 125,423.04 is: 173,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,023.36 : 311,914.08 = 125,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,023.36/311,914.08 = 125,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,023.36x = 311,914.08 × 125,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,023.36x = 39,121,212,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121,212,132.40/226,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,084.82

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