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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,110.42, 312,016.77 and 125,500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,110.42, 312,016.77 and 125,500.50 is: 173,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,110.42 : 312,016.77 = 125,500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,110.42/312,016.77 = 125,500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,110.42x = 312,016.77 × 125,500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,110.42x = 39,158,260,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158,260,643.39/226,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,182.03

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