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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,027.36, 311,919.60 and 125,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,027.36, 311,919.60 and 125,427.04 is: 173,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,027.36 : 311,919.60 = 125,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,027.36/311,919.60 = 125,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,027.36x = 311,919.60 × 125,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,027.36x = 39,123,152,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,152,145.98/226,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,090.34

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