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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,057.13, 311,958.84 and 125,455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,057.13, 311,958.84 and 125,455.13 is: 173,128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,057.13 : 311,958.84 = 125,455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,057.13/311,958.84 = 125,455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,057.13x = 311,958.84 × 125,455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,057.13x = 39,136,835,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,136,835,267.06/226,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,128.08

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