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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,027.50, 311,932.53 and 125,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,027.50, 311,932.53 and 125,425.50 is: 173,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,027.50 : 311,932.53 = 125,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,027.50/311,932.53 = 125,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,027.50x = 311,932.53 × 125,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,027.50x = 39,124,293,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,293,541.52/226,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,095.28

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