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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,031.08, 311,924.10 and 125,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,031.08, 311,924.10 and 125,429.08 is: 173,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,031.08 : 311,924.10 = 125,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,031.08/311,924.10 = 125,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,031.08x = 311,924.10 × 125,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,031.08x = 39,124,352,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,352,892.83/226,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,092.80

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