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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,030.08, 311,922.72 and 125,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,030.08, 311,922.72 and 125,428.08 is: 173,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,030.08 : 311,922.72 = 125,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,030.08/311,922.72 = 125,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,030.08x = 311,922.72 × 125,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,030.08x = 39,123,867,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,867,877.98/226,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,091.42

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