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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,050.82, 311,947.77 and 125,449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,050.82, 311,947.77 and 125,449.54 is: 173,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,050.82 : 311,947.77 = 125,449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,050.82/311,947.77 = 125,449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,050.82x = 311,947.77 × 125,449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,050.82x = 39,133,704,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,704,250.53/226,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,119.05

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